Ease Mounting Pressures on Your Horse

…years, some riders, veterinarians and therapist have wondered if this daily pull against the muscles and spine could have some damaging effect on the horse’s back. Joyce Harman, DVM, a…

Clipping Horse Whiskers: Yes or No?

…and he’s fine with that, but I still can’t clip him! Any suggestions? JOYCE HARMAN, DVM A: My question for you and for most other competitive riders is: “Why would…

Horses in Cold Weather

…present out on a 10,000 acre range. Enjoy the winter. Dr. Joyce Harman is a veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic; she is also…

Test Ride That Westen Saddle

…and it’s important to read the messages it gives you. Read this excerpt from The Western Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle Fit Book by Dr. Joyce Harman published in EquiSearch.com….

The Importance of Vitamin E in Your Horse’s Diet

…will benefit from acupuncture, even if they have a bit of neurological deficits from some other disease (Alternative Healthcare Organization Links). Dr. Joyce Harman is a veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting…

The Nine Points of Saddle Fitting

…Fundamental Points After a day’s lesson in equine anatomy by Joyce Harman, DVM, I had a renewed awareness of and appreciation for the skeletal structure, muscles, and ligaments that bear…

EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Water Quality

…water. Dr. Joyce Harman is a veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic; she is also trained in homeopathy and herbal medicine. Her Harmany Equine…

Book Excerpt: Recognizing Saddle Problems

…fit with a test ride. Here, Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS, offers a comprehensive list of indicators that a saddle is causing pain. Physical Symptoms The following symptoms provide direct evidence…