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The EQUI-STIM LEG SAVER®  is a holistic multi-frequency system for equine therapy that is very successful at treating most lameness and health issues that seem to plague the athletic horse.  Inflammation is attacked and readily removed with the use of the Equi-Stim Leg Saver. Gary DesRoches is the father of the EQUI-STIM LEG SAVER founded Apr. 22, 1998 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Gary is a horse veteran with 48 years of experience in the Thoroughbred & Standardbred industry. The EQUI-STIM LEG SAVER®, is an alternative therapy available to help the average horse owner rehabilitate and maintain their equine athlete. The EQUI-STIM LEG SAVER® uses fluctuating micro-current with pads and electro gel to treat lameness-causing injuries, disease, and soreness at the cellular level. Common causes of equine lameness that can benefit from the LEG SAVER® include: suspensory ligament injuries, bowed tendons, injuries to the fetlock, knee, and hock joints, laminitis, tying-up, and muscle soreness. The therapy is design

In this interview, I consult with the holistic veterinarian, Dr. Christine King. We use my 17-year-old horse as an example and review the many options available for the senior horse owner. Nature always wins... “That's my approach to veterinary medicine these days: Nature always wins in the end, so we might as well follow its lead and save ourselves a whole lot of trouble. "Nature's (bumbling) Apprentice" is another name for this adventure, because it's a road less traveled, and the only reliable road map I've found isn't a map at all; it's nature itself, in all its weird and wonderful ways.” Dr. Christine King Dr. Christine King is an Australian veterinarian, now based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. King’s Aussie credentials are the equivalent of DVM, DipABVP (equine), MS. During Dr. King’s career, She worked in private practice, university teaching hospitals, clinical research, and publishing. Still, after all that, Dr. King states that she is simply a girl who loves animals and other living things.

The Equestrian Vagabond, Merri Melde, is a horse photographer, writer, artist, cartoonist, endurance horse conditioner, spotted owl hooter, wildlife technician, trail builder, carriage driver, sound engineer, theatre techie, world traveler, racetrack groom, and a rabid, obsessed endurance rider and Tevis Cup finisher! (not all at the same time). . . in short, a Professional Vagabond. She hails from the Pacific Northwest and calls herself a Native Seattleite, though she sometimes wanders California, and often Idaho, and always the great West in general. She just happens to own the Most Beautiful Horse on the Planet, Stormy, who just happens to approve of these photographs, many of which he is the subject. Merri has been behind the lens shooting horses since 1986, in the United States and around the planet. Her photos and stories have appeared in newspapers, websites, books, and magazines around the world.

The concept of Tail Lights was created by accident. Literally.  On a cool November evening, Sami, the founder of Tail Lights, and her friend were riding both of Sami's horses back to the barn.  Despite living in an equestrian community and using reflectors, Sami's horse and her friend were struck by a car.  It was a hit and run. Although her friend was thankfully unharmed, her horse Afar was not.  Thousands of dollars later in veterinarian expenses Sami made it her mission to design and develop the most advanced safety lighting system for horses the world has ever seen. That is how Tail Lights, the product, was born. She wanted a bright, versatile, tough, yet beautiful way to make her and any others horses' presence on the road known. "I was lucky. Each year thousands of horses and riders are injured and with some killed from automobile encounters. Another horse or rider should never be injured again because of lack of visibility.  My horse survived, but now he has chronic arthritis in both his back legs and

Over the last 25 years the same problem has been brought to Ed Crothers, Equine Analyst, over and over. A well-trained horse that has won numerous competitions and awards or that has been a wonderful riding partner has developed a bad attitude. This good horse has gone bad. What to do about a good horse gone bad? Suddenly the owner cannot control the horse like they used to. Every riding session becomes a fight the joy of riding slips away. Many times the horse is taken to a trainer to be corrected and while at the trainer the horse seems to be better for a time and then after returning home the "Bad Horse" comes out again. Other times the horse is turned out to the pasture in hopes that a little off time will bring the "Good Horse"back. Many times the horse never returns to the riding partner that they came to love, sometimes the horse is never ridden again. This is where the "Good Horse Gone Bad" philosophy comes in. Ed Crothers philosophy is centered around the well-trained horses that developed a bad atti

Texas Haynets will help horse and livestock owners save money, keep their hay clean and their animals healthier! Although it was originally created to help with nutritional needs, it saves a considerable amount of money. Designed for 5' to 6' round bales, but can be used for smaller bales too. Net has 1.75" holes and is made from a 3 mm heavy-duty marine-grade polypropylene with UV protection. Suitable for all grass eating or grazing livestock like cattle, Llama, Alpaca, sheep or goats, provided they DO NOT have horns. Depending on your livestock's eating habits and local conditions, these nets hold up very well in adverse conditions. They should retain their structural integrity for a minimum of 1 year and can last as long as 3-4 years. The Texas Haynet, in many cases, will slow down fast and aggressive eaters, allowing their systems to adjust to a more normal rate of consumption. It will keep them occupied longer and will aide in preventing boredom and vices. It is also an ideal situation for insulin-resist

Dr. Marlice Vonck's goal as a 100% holistic veterinary medicine provider is to serve animals with holistic treatment therapies that will reclaim, preserve and promote health, and animal owners with lifesaving advice on how to keep their animals happy and healthy using natural strategies, such as species-specific whole-foods based nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies (acupuncture, food therapy, Tuina, herbal formula's), strategic supplements, homeopathy, Reiki, Postural Rehabilitation and more.  Marlice received her certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she received training in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods.Marlice’s  mission is to coach and empower people to reclaim, preserve and promote their health and that of their animals through providing strategic services, information, products and recommendations so to make a positive contribution to the state of health and happiness in this world by causing

Freddie Forester, a young dressage rider, is at the start of a promising career. Talented and ambitious, with a gifted stallion he is set to compete in his biggest championship yet. But on his journey to manhood, he will struggle to discover hidden truths about his relationships with his father, his horse and ultimately himself. Sybil Mair’s "The Equestrian" promises to provide a rich and intense story about the partnership between man and horse - or is that horse and man? Though many equestrians will recognise the familiar setting they should be prepared to be challenged by the powerful message that lies deep within. listen to director,  Sybil Mair, as she shares the inspiration behind this beautiful and gripping short film.

A Long Trail Rolling Dr. Elizabeth Thompson writing as Lizzi Tremayne, grew up wild in the redwoods of coastal California, mostly on a pony, attended UC Davis School of Vet Med, and practiced in the gold country of Placerville for two years before heading for the wilds of New Zealand. She is the proud mother of two boys in New Zealand. When she's not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, driving a carriage or playing in her garden on her hobby farm, singing, cooking, being an equine veterinarian or high school science teacher. She is multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals. A Long Trail Rolling, is a saga of the Old West with a multicultural cast of those who make up America, it would interest readers who enjoy Westerns, horses, American Indians, immigrants, and the Pony Express. It has a capable heroine, strong historical detail, period veterinary treatment and frontier-pushing characters. It compares to the work of Phillipa Grego

Author Laura Wolfe's debut novel, Trail of Secrets is a suspenseful thriller for young adults. Set at Foxwoode, a prestigious riding camp in Northern Michigan, Trail of Secrets is a captivating mystery about one camper's quest to solve the case of a missing teen. The gripping story line, with lots of twists and turns. Trail of Secrets, was published in August 2015 by Fire and Ice YA. Laura Wolfe's writing has also been published in Practical Horseman magazine. Listen to Laura Wolfe as she shares her creative author's secrets in her interview.   

Debbie Roberts-Loucks is the Horse Whisperer's Daughter. Monty Roberts is the world renowned original Horse Whisperer and New York Times Bestselling, author of The Man, Who Listens to Horses. Debbie is co-author of two books - Life Lessons from The Man Who Listens To Horses and Horse Sense for Leaders. Debbie’s extensive background with horses, as well as her commitment with Monty to advance his concepts, uniquely qualifies her to extend the MPRI brand into a global leadership organization which has impacted millions of individuals, companies, organizations, governments, and industries.

Melissa Caccamo created the company Equi-SMART . It began as a sports massage therapy business and has branched out to offer multiple services to the equine industry. Focusing on preventative and maintenance care, Equi-SMART is the smart choice to bring out the best in you and your horse! Melissa has always made it an important part of her time with horses to learn as much about them as possible, searching out in-depth answers and explanations and striving to understand the equine inside and out. Melissa's specific areas of interest include anatomy and nutrition. Upon completing her certification for Equine Sports Massage Therapy, Melissa continued her studies by attending multiple clinics, lectures and demonstrations at various locations as well as completing Equine Guelph’s online course for Equine Anatomy. She is looking forward to completing the Advanced course next. Furthermore, Melissa holds a certificate in a Guided Tour of Equine Anatomy, offered by the Ontario Veterinary College.  As an Equine Massag

Margrit Coates has paved the way for healing for horses to become well known worldwide and her books, lectures and clinics have brought animal healing into respectability. Margrit Coates is based in southern England but travels world wide to teach and lecture. Her particular empathy with horses is now legendary.  Margrit has been featured in numerous magazines including Horse and Rider, Horse, Horse and Hound, Your Horse, and the New York Daily News. She has written columns for several magazines including a pet column for the UK's Daily Mail newspaper. Margrit has also been featured in several TV programmes with both horses and companion animals and gives frequent radio interviews about her work. Listen to Margrit as she shares her experiences in communication and healing horses.

Finally, equestrians have a directory with a difference. The Horse Connection Center is an internet information website for equine-related businesses and services. The site serves as a one-stop location for the equestrian living, working, or riding on California's Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley. Ariane Rezvani is a full-time equestrian professional who has specialized in dressage for 23 years. Ariane owns and operates Silver Cup Training which is based out of Golden Hills Farm located in Paso Robles, California. Ariane saw the need to create a central hub for equestrians and created the Horse Connection Center. Listen to Ariane as she outlines her plans for The Horse Connection Center. 

Flying Changes is Jenni Winter’s unique coaching approach that focusses on your ability to get the best out of riding mentally and physically - in turn allowing both your and your horse to perform to the best.   It is Jenni’s  mission to have every horse and rider in a happy and confident partnership!   Jenni’s coaching supports you to be confident and empowered in your life with horses. She helps you to make the changes you want and have the success you desire, whatever that might be. Jenni works with your mind (NLP Practitioner) your relationship with your horse (Qualified Equine Assisted Coach and QS Horsemanship student) and your body (RWYM student in training). Listen to Jenni as she describes her very special coaching that can be applied to every area of your life. 

SeeHorse is a wearable designed especially for the equestrian market by people who love horses. Whether you are an amateur rider, a professional competitor, a trainer or a boarding facility owner, SeeHorse can help you improve the health and performance of your horse. SeeHorse is compatible with veterinary software and can be wirelessly linked to social media platforms so horses with their own Facebook profiles or Twitter handles can share their equine adventures online.   It was co-founder Jessica Roberts, an avid rider and horse lover, who convinced former BlackBerry research and development lead Mankowski to channel his love of animal science and technology into developing a device that could help horse owners do a better job to taking care of their animals and preparing them for important events. Listen to Jessica as she tells about this wonderful invention - SeeHorse.

Ask the Experts will be a regular feature on Straight From the Horse's Mouth Radio Show. I've invited a number of previous guests to return to the show and talk about horse and rider problems.  Anne Gage, from Confident Horsemanship, is this month's expert. Ann discusses the common problem of fear and anxiety surrounding riding. Anne shares strategies and tips for overcoming the initial stages of rider's anxiety. I invite listeners to leave comments and questions on the guest page. Anne will answer the questions in her next visit to SFHM Radio Show. 

Welcome to the life of a woman who rides, ropes, and follows her hero as he works hard at the greatest job in the world, being a cowboy. Linda Peterson is the daughter of a Welshman, the wife of a cowboy, the mother of girls, the grandmother of 8. Linda is no ordinary woman. At the age of 62 she and her husband Doug are the caretakers of a herd of 1400 cattle on 42 thousand acres -  the One For Research Ranch. Linda is on horseback all day. She rides hard, ropes cattle, mends fences and administers medicine and care to sick and injured cattle from May to October. Listen to Linda's amazing story.

As a long term user of red lights for healing, Sharon Katzke felt there was a need to offer one light, at one price, that has multiple power settings. As an engineer, Sharon created the AAh Photonic Healing Light to meet her needs. With over 12 years of experience, Sharon has witnessed many healing events by use of the red light. Aah Light owner Sharon Katzke talks about the benefits of this therapeutic tool for horses, pets and humans!

Boomer Equestrians face many challenges as they age. Leaping into the saddle is no longer a reality. Boomers don't bounce when they hit the ground, as Roy Rogers said, they splatter. These realities don't lessen the love we have for horses and the desire to continue to ride. The most inspiring video I've seen was the Schleese Saddle video of 93-year-old Elsa cantering around the ring on her horse. I watched the video a few weeks after my heart attack. Elsa's riding motivated me to get healthy,  continue to ride and fulfill my bucket list dream of camping with my horse. My intention for Boomer Equestrians is to share information that will help older riders stay safe and comfortable while interacting with horses.