 | A Healthy Horse the Natural Way: A Horse Owner's Guide to Using Herbs, Massage, Homeotherapy, and Other Natural Therapies by Catherine Bird
Buy new: $19.67 / Used from: $14.60 I had to put this book first as I am the author. For the horse owner who wants to use natural remedies with confidence.
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 | Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Animals by Kristen Leigh Bell
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $9.79 Kristen wrote this book with a huge dash of commonsense, I really enjoyed her safe approach to essential oils and animals, you can buy with confidence.
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 | All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets by Mary Wulff-Tilford
Buy used from: $26.13 As I expanded my business to encompass dogs, this book helped point me in a direction I am comfortable with, and still mentions horses when applicable, I frequently reference when consulting.
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 | Beyond the Hay Days: Refreshingly Simple Horse Nutrition, Second Edition by Rex A. Ewing
Buy new: $18.95 / Used from: $6.42 Many of my clients want to simplify their horses diets, this book demystified the basics of nutrition and enabled me to feel confident in my recommendations. KISS applies to this book, I love it.
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 | The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature by David Suzuki
Buy used from: $4.37 I saw David Suzuki talk in Sydney and I am currently watching the tv series to match this book, in its simplicity it is profound, how if we pollute the nature for example, we pollute our own self/body
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 | A Modern Horse Herbal by Hilary P. Self
Buy used from: $22.00 Initially I used this book a lot, Hilary's approach is a good basis if you are interested in herbs and horses. As my knowledge ahs grown it is still a resource on my desk.
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 | Dark Horse by Tami Hoag
Buy used from: $0.01 A good therapist is a good detective, what more could you ask for but a detective story with a horse theme.
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 | The Horse's Muscles in Motion by Sara Wyche
Buy new: $32.85 / Used from: $29.36 Understanding how the muscles and movement go together, help you understand why physical therapy help syou as a rider reach your goals.
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 | Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice by Allen M. Schoen DVM MS
Buy used from: $130.05 Initially disappointed with this, but as I pick up occassionally there are some gems scattered through the pages - just not what I expected when I bought it - prefer the next book of SW's on my list.
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 | Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition by Susan G. Wynn
Buy new: $48.55 / Used from: $45.95 This one can get technical and a heavy leaning on the use of Chinese Herbals, but good for the more advanced therapist wanting another perspective (mainly dogs and cats)
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 | Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned by Mark Rashid
Buy new: $11.90 / Used from: $4.97 I rode in one of Mark's clinics when he was in Australia, and wow - this book is not a 'manual on how to', it is a series of stories for you to see how to apply his knowledge in everyday situations.
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 | Horse Sense and the Human Heart: What Horses Can Teach Us About Trust, Bonding, Creativity and Spirituality by Adele McCormick
Buy new: $8.76 / Used from: $2.18 This book helped me see why I get so much from being around horses, some of the psychology is heavy, but I really enjoyed the case histories. I read this a few years ago so hope my review is current.
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 | Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food by Ann N. Martin
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $2.00 Really scarey to read, only read this book if you want to stop feeding processed food to your pets, no wonder our animals are getting sick.
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 | Why Is Cancer Killing Our Pets?: How You Can Protect and Treat Your Animal Companion by Deborah Straw
Buy used from: $1.70 Too many friends had their dogs get some form of cancer, this gave me some insights in how I could help them.
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 | Let's Ride! With Linda Tellington-Jones: Fun and Teamwork with Your Horse or Pony by Linda Tellington-Jones
Buy used from: $7.41 This book was written for kids, but gosh for those interested in TTEAM with their horses, this guide is the building blocks, I refer to this and use it to show clients what exercises I want them to do
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 | The Injury-Free Horse by Amanda Sutton
Buy used from: $1.78 A British approach, this physiotherapist takes the reader through the foundations of using massage and physical therapy in a commonsense way, a good handbook.
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