After years of practicing both conventional and holistic
medicine for horses, I decided to compare the cost,
effectiveness, and net results of managing and treating horses
holistically versus conventionally.
In this article I compare results for the average trail horse
that is ridden about 2-3 times a week. I have used average feed
and veterinary costs for my area (Austin, Texas), and drug and
supplement costs from a major horse supply catalog.
I then discuss the issues related to each area of care,
including feed, supplements, vaccines, dewormers, and first aid.
Stay tuned for different profiles in coming months, when I will
compare horses in difference disciplines, young horses, older
horses, and broodmares.
>>> Holistic Horse > Conventional Horse
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