HORSE NATION

This week, Liz Barnard introduces us to a modality called CranioSacral Therapy, a light, subtle therapy involving the spine and nervous system. continue reading »

This week, Liz Barnard differentiates between three holistic modalities–massage, chiropractic and bodywork–and considers what it means when the lines between them get blurred. continue reading »

Cocktail or healing concoction? Liz Barnard investigates the impact of flower-water-alcohol remedies on horses and humans alike. continue reading »

This week Liz Barnard investigates vibrational remedies for equine use. Might we have finally found an alternative modality that’s a little too “woo-woo” for our columnist? continue reading »

This week Liz Barnard investigates homeopathy for equine use. Can a few droplets or tiny beads of a substance’s “vital force” really cure what ails a 1,200-pound animal? continue reading »

Some people swear by aromatherapy; others think it smells like a bunch of bunk. Horse Nation’s alternative modalities guru Liz Barnard weighs in. continue reading »

Herbs can be helpful, but but before you start dumping tiny baggies of all-natural “magic” into your horse’s grain make sure they’re safe and competition legal. By Liz Barnard. continue reading »

How do you know if an alternative-care practitioner is legit? Liz Barnard provides some guidelines concerning accreditation. continue reading »

A) The vet, B) the body worker, C) the chiropractor or D) Ghostbusters. (Hint: The answer is not D.) Liz Bernard helps you decide. continue reading »