 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn is the season of the lungs and breath, a time to support clear airways and strong immunity. For our horses, that means paying extra attention to respiratory health as the air turns cool and barn time increases.
Here are a few ways to help your herd breathe easy this season: -Feed low-dust hay or steam/soak hay before feeding. -Improve ventilation in barns and stalls, fresh air keeps lungs happy. -Reduce dust by cleaning aisles and using low-dust bedding. -Encourage hydration to keep airways moist and clear. Up to 80% of stabled horses show signs of airway inflammation from barn dust and poor ventilation, but small changes make a big difference. Support your horse’s lungs naturally with Whole Horse Herb's and our Breathing Right formula, a gentle herbal blend that promotes clear, easy breathing all season long.
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 Warm Tea for a Winter Boost
Get one of our favorite wintertime herbal recipes below, your horse will thank you! Herbs can be deeply supportive to horses during the cold months. Offering a cup of warm herbal tea in your horse’s grain bucket is a yummy, therapeutic way to warm them from the inside out! Try this cozy recipe: -1 tbsp lemon balm -1 tbsp goji berries -1 tsp dried hawthorn berries -1 cinnamon stick -½ tsp licorice root Bring 1 quart of water to a boil, add herbs, and simmer 3–5 minutes. Let cool to warm, strain (and compost the herbs!), then pour the tea over your horse’s supplements or hay pellets. Nourish your herd naturally all winter long with herbs Whole Horse Herbs.  Winter Barn Readiness Checklist
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s time to get your barn, your horses, and yourself ready for winter. A little preparation now makes for a smoother, safer, and healthier season ahead. Here are a few key ways to prepare: 1. Fill your hay barn: Stock up before winter storms and price spikes hit. Make sure bales are stacked off the ground and protected from moisture. 2. Winterize your arena: Improve drainage, check footing depth, and consider dragging or leveling before the rains start. 3. Reduce mud in high-traffic areas: Add gravel, mats, or footing around gates, water troughs, and feeding zones to keep your horses’ hooves healthy and your chores easier. 4. Check water sources: Insulate or heat troughs and hoses so your herd always has fresh, unfrozen water. 5. And don’t forget to support your horse’s health from the inside out. Stock up on your favorite wintertime Whole Horse Herbs formulas: Easy Mover ™ - to keep joints and muscles loose through colder weather and reduced turnout. Boost Immunity - to strengthen natural defenses through seasonal stress and weather changes.  At Whole Horse Herbs, every formula we create is handcrafted in small batches using only the finest quality ingredients. Why? Because your horse’s health deserves that level of care.
Unlike mass-produced herbal products, our small-batch process allows us to: -Maintain freshness and potency. - Ensure quality control at every step. -Choose ethically sourced and thoughtfully selected herbs. -Make formulas with care, intention, custom and experience. You won’t find fillers, shortcuts, or assembly-line processing here—just pure, powerful herbal support made the way it should be: by hand, with heart for horses and their humans. |
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Gloria Garland, L.Ac, Dipl. Ac. & CH.. of Whole Horse Herbs. She has 30 years of experience
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