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Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveUseful, Helpful Tips & Tricks for Horse CareHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!"What would you do if your horse was limping, colicking, or spooking—and no one could tell you why?”That question lit a fire in April Love that would grow into a global mission: helping horse owners uncover the root causes of mystery lameness, behavioral issues, and chronic pain that traditional methods often miss.Recently, April joined Kimberley on The Backyard Horse Enthusiast podcast to share her journey, from early passion and endurance riding to developing the revolutionary body...2025-05-311h 40
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHorses Are Talking, Are You Listening?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this powerful session from the Holistic Horse Conference, holistic equine expert April Love joins Dr. Jeff Grognet and animal communicator Joan Ranquet to share game-changing insights on keeping horses healthy, happy, and rideable into their 30s.April reveals her unique, certified bodywork method that combines massage, energy work, intuitive listening, and hoof and cranial alignment to address the root causes of pain, behavioral issues, and poor performance in horses. Learn how subtle signs—from hoof imbalance to head tension—can...2025-05-1747 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHow a Distance Reading CHANGED Kimberly and Her HorseHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this interview, holistic healing expert April Love uncovers the deep, often invisible threads connecting horse and human wellness.Join Kimberly, host of The Backyard Horse Enthusiast, as she shares her transformative experience with April's intuitive healing techniques, including:❤️ Distance body scanning for horses and humans❤️ Releasing trapped emotions and generational trauma❤️ Holistic approaches to healing physical and emotional blockages❤️ Insights into nutrition, essential oils, and energy frequencies❤️ Personal healing journey after significant life challenges...2025-05-051h 21
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveFinding Passion & Purpose Through an Eye-Opening Approach to Horse CareHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love sits down with Joie, a passionate horse lover who has discovered a profound purpose in the holistic approach to equine care. After years of working with horses in various capacities, Joie felt a deep calling to find a more integrative way to support and serve these magnificent animals.Through her journey of discovery, Joie stumbled upon the work of April Love and Holistic Horseworks, and everything clicked into place. Joie shares...2025-02-2230 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveWant a Lope You'll Love? Try Yoga + BodyworkHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April Love, in response to a fan question, explains how her horse yoga program can help improve a horse's gait, making both the trot and canter smoother. The yoga exercises serve as diagnostic tools to address issues such as neck stiffness, shoulder restrictions, and spinal problems, which can lead to choppy trots and uneven canters. She highlights five key stretches, each targeting different parts of the horse’s body, to release tension and improve flexibility. Ap...2024-10-2017 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveDogs Like Bodywork Too!Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this conversation, April Love shares her experience working with dogs, emphasizing the importance of checking their skeletal alignment, similar to how she works with horses. She explains that early detection and intervention are key, especially for young dogs, and that's why she created the Canine Musculoskeletal Unwinding program, which teaches dog owners how to address these issues themselves. The program is best for people who already understand the equine bodywork.Canine Musculoskeletal Unwinding ...2024-09-2113 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveAvian Flu and Other Viruses May Be Affecting Your Horses VitalityHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!There has been a lot of news about Avian Flu infecting cattle and humans.Is it possible horses could contract this and other diseases? What can horse owners do to protect their horses?April discusses ways to keep horses as healthy as possible and empower people to help their horses rather than always relying on paid services.Products mentionedHorse 102, Holistic Healing Alternatives www.horseacademy102.com Miracle S...2024-09-0715 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHelping Heal Horses with April Love on Holistic Animal InsightsHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Join us for an in-depth discussion on holistic horse care with guest April Love of Holistic Horseworks and host Poppy Philips of Holistic Animal Insights!In this interview, April shares her journey learning various healing modalities and how she's helped horses with complex issues like kissing spine and lameness. She discusses the importance of bodywork, proper tack, and natural remedies in maintaining horse health. April also offers insights on prevention through addressing muscle imbalances and root causes of injuries. Listeners...2024-06-291h 21
Just Breathe with April LoveFinding Yourself Through Sound: A Journey into Shamanism with Shaman RahIn this episode of Just Breathe, April Love aits down with Shaman Rah about spirituality, meditation, and self-healing. Shamn Rah explains that shamans act as a bridge between the spiritual and physical realms to help people understand their dreams, heal themselves, and solve inner problems manifesting outwardly. He notes that shamans aren't always saints, so use discernment. Rah stresses the importance of looking within to solve external issues since the outer world reflects the inner world. He leads a guided meditation to open chakras and explains how blocked chakras manifest as physical, emotional, and mental imbalances. Rah encourages starting...2024-04-041h 09
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveGelding Your Colt? Some things You Should Know First!Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Most male horses are gelded at a young age.In this episode, April talks about the gelding process and how to ease the transition from colt to gelding.Castration can be traumatic but with the use of Liquid Trace Minerals and NOT fresh cold water hosing, the incision site will heal quickly with less scarring.Gelding scars will develop when the incision site gets infected. Gelding scars can severely impact a gelding's athletic ability.2024-01-2007 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveKnowing When to Let Go of Your PetHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!There will come a day when it's time to let go of your horse, dog, or other pet.So, how can you decide when it is time to let them go? Sometimes animals stay for their humans, even if their body is causing great suffering. In this episode, April talks about how to make the transition easy for both the humans and the animals.🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial...2024-01-1308 min
Just Breathe with April LoveFinding Faith and Manifesting Success: A Conversation with Travis MalloyIn this episode of the Just Breathe Podcast, April Love has an inspiring conversation with singer, songwriter, producer, and motivational speaker Travis Malloy. They discuss Travis' journey in the music industry, the importance of having a strong support system, and the power of speaking positivity into your life. Travis shares how his viral song "Millions Billions Trillions" came about during the pandemic as a way to lift people up, and how it sparked his motivational platform. He emphasizes visualizing your goals, trusting God's timing, accepting you deserve to be blessed, and speaking as if your dreams have already come t...2024-01-0447 min
Just Breathe with April LoveQuestion and Answers with April LoveAs we get ready to ring in a new year April Love wanted to reflect on the process of doing the Just Breathe Podcast by answering questions from her producers. Some of the questions include what advice would she give her self moving forward in this new podcast space? And who were her people that inspired her. Thanks for joining us on this final episode of 2023 and we look forward to more get togethers in the new year.2023-12-2919 min
Just Breathe with April LoveFinding Your Purpose Through Self-Reflection and Accountability with Treiva WilliamsApril Love welcomes life coach and entertainment industry veteran Treiva Williams to discuss finding purpose and meaning. Treiva shares how her difficult childhood led her to have grace and understanding for others, guiding her career across industries like the military, marketing, and entertainment. She emphasizes being self-aware and honest about where you currently are in life before determining your next steps or purpose. Treiva explains that purpose often relates to your innate skills and passions, not lofty job titles. She describes her purpose as using her administrative talents to help others achieve their visions. Treiva stresses defining tangible action...2023-12-2158 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHorse Preparedness For Natural DisastersHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April discusses the importance of horse owners preparing for natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. The key points include:Learn how to put identification on your horse so if they get loose, the person who finds them can contact you.Use duct tape and a black Sharpie pen to write your phone number on the horse's hooves. Additionally, consider using dog tags on the horse's halter or blanket.Always keep essential...2023-11-2507 min
Just Breathe with April LoveFrom Trauma to Transformation: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment with Christina JohnsonHappy Thanksgiving, Just Breathe is back with another great conversation. This episodes we are joined by Christina Johnson who was a teen mom born to a teenage mother, but refused to be a statistic. The Charlotte, NC native relocated to Atlanta, GA in 1997 with her two young daughters in pursuit of a creative career, where she met, worked with, fell in love and ultimately married and divorced Ceelo Green.Christina now a mother of three is also the owner of Inner Piece Design (IPD), a progressive interior design and consulting firm. who has worked with su...2023-11-2352 min
Teachable Moments with April/TMWA Podcast@7AM 11.1.23 Wed. HEALING THOUGHTS #27: " Beacon Of Love"This episode's devotional is based on John 13:34-35. Today's affirmation is " I am a beacon of love wherever I am."2023-11-0103 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHelp Older Horses Gain Weight With Vegan Fat SourcesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!April discusses how to use chia seeds as a good vegan fat source for horses that have trouble gaining weight, especially as winter approaches.She talks about how she fed her endurance horses as well as how to help horses with insulin resistance. Resources:Natural Cellular Defense (NCD) Liquid Zeolite Drops: https://amzn.to/3OvEKk6Home Study Courses: https://holistichorseworks.com/store/Clinic Schedule: https://holistichorseworks.c...2023-10-0614 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveDealing with Laminitis, Foundered Horses, & General Hoof HealthHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Horse’s hooves have to support the entire body. Hoof care must be the foundation for complete health care.In this episode, April discusses various hoof issues and effective solutions for maintaining healthy hooves. Whether you're dealing with laminitis, foundered horses, or general hoof health, these insights can make a significant difference.A listener asked for advice regarding her 30-year-old retired showhorse who experienced cancer and founder issues. April provides valuable insights into holistic approaches to improve the ho...2023-09-3015 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveAre You Ready to Treat a Wound in An Emergency?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April retells a story about an incident in one of her clinics.Despite being told repeatedly to NOT tie the horse to the corral panels, one student did just that. When the horse spooked, the corral panel hit another student in the head and caused a small but bloody gash.While her students were wondering what to do, April stepped in to treat the wounded student. April was prepared to stop...2023-09-2307 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveCaring for Older Horses: Arthritis, Mobility, Nutrition, and HoovesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love shares helpful practices for caring for older horses. She offers information not only about supporting the symptoms of arthritis but even more importantly, preventative measures to keep it at bay for as long as possible.April also shares many other useful tips for aging equines such as choosing healthy feed to keep on weight, the importance of daily stretching, and even hoof care. Tune in for practical...2023-09-1612 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHow does your horse's environment affect their mood?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, host April Love delves into the often unseen environmental factors that can significantly affect a horse's behavior, mineral assimilation, and overall immune system. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, April sheds light on how power lines, water sources, and even natural elements like trees out in the pasture can impact a horse's well-being.She also emphasizes how factors in a horse's environment could be impacting their ability to assimilate nutrients, as...2023-09-0922 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveThe Importance of the First Rib in HorsesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Join us in this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love as we explore the often-overlooked significance of the first mobility rib in equine anatomy.She sheds light on how misalignments of the first rib can lead to various in people such as thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, bursitis, and carpel tunnel syndrome. So think about all the things it could be impeding in your horse's freedom of movement in the front end. This is what...2023-08-2630 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHorses Grieve Too. How To Help ThemHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April offers guidance on helping your horse cope with the loss of a pasture mate. A horse's herd is their family, and the absence of a companion can be deeply distressing. While it's natural to want to replace the lost companion immediately, April suggests giving your horse space to grieve and process their emotions. Here are some ways to support your horse through this emotional time. ResourcesDynamite...2023-08-1906 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveWhy Won't My Horse Pick Up Its Hoof?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April, addresses a question about a horse that refuses to pick up one of its feet. April suggests that the issue is not a training problem but rather a discomfort or pain-related concern. She advises looking at the horse's other feet and checking for signs of laminitis, soreness, or injuries. If the horse is avoiding putting weight on one foot, the focus should be on understanding why it's uncomfortable shifting its weight rather than forcing...2023-08-0511 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHorses With Cow-Hocked PostureHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!April discusses how the first rib in foals can become misaligned and that causes the hind end to develop incorrectly.Doing bodywork on young foals not only helps them develop properly, but it also helps foals develop positive relationships with their handlers.Learn more about how bodywork can benefit young horses as they grow. Video: Why Foals Need Bodywork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8rfeFsYY_ke Liquid Trace Minerals ...2023-07-2909 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveBlack Horses That Fade Out In The SummerHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Does your black horse fade to brown in the summer?In this episode, April discusses how the color change is likely due to a copper deficiency in the horse's diet. She suggests feeding the horse Dynamite Liquid Trace Minerals once a week to provide the necessary copper and prevent the fading of its black coat. April also mentions that chestnut horses with burnt-out-looking hair and curled ends may have a copper deficiency as well. April believes...2023-07-2205 min
Just Breathe with April LoveThriving with Elisabeth OmilamiOn this special episode, April Love interviews historic Atlantean Mrs. Elisabeth Omilami, daughter of civil rights leader Hosea Willimas and CEO of Hosea Helps. In the interview she discusses her life as a civil rights activist, actor, breast cancer survivor, and server of her community. She uses her experience to inspire others to overcome their anxiety and depression through serving and helping others.2023-07-1935 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveEmotional Healing for HorsesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love delves into equine care, focusing not only on the physical aspects but also on the emotional well-being of horses. She discusses the importance of addressing the emotional component, as it directly affects the horse's behavior, performance, and overall health.April emphasizes the connection between a horse's emotions and its physical state. She highlights how trapped emotions can manifest as behavioral issues or physical discomfort in horses. She also shares...2023-07-1547 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveMoody MaresHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April discusses ways to handle moodiness in mares during the summer when they are cycling. The main concern is that the moody behavior may affect interactions with other horses, and impact performance at horse shows or events.April suggests starting by addressing any physical discomfort the mare might be experiencing. Similar to humans, horses can become irritable when in pain. She recommends trying her horse yoga program, which consists of five basic stretches to make the mare...2023-07-1506 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love"Yes/ no" Muscle Testing Your Horse's SupplementsHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April explains muscle testing, which is a technique used to determine the suitability and effectiveness of supplements and products for horses. April explains that muscle testing involves "yes" or "no" answers. She teaches muscle testing in her applied kinesiology class. She emphasizes the importance of assessing the vitality and quality of products before feeding them to horses. By placing a hand on the product packaging, one can ask if its vitality is greater than 8 on a scale o...2023-07-0808 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveGassy Horses: What Does That Really Mean?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Some horses seem to pass much more gas than others. Is this something an owner should be worried about?Yes!Excess gas indicates a problem with digestion. In this episode, April talks about how to prevent future colic incidents with natural methods.ResourcesDynamite Apple Cider VinegarHorse Yoga videoOrganic Parasite Control Podcast 🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for r...2023-07-0107 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveFire Smoke Affecting HorsesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April Love tackles a crucial concern for horse owners this summer: how to safeguard our equine companions from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Join us as we delve into expert insights shared from firsthand experience.Discover a natural solution that clears your horses' lungs and supports respiratory health, helping them thrive even in smoky conditions. We'll reveal an intriguing technique that balances organs and meridians, promoting overall well-being and resilience. And when the smoke settles at...2023-06-2406 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveFoals need bodywork, too!Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Join us on this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks as we delve into the importance of early detection and addressing issues in horses, starting from foalhood. April discusses her experiences working with brood mares, foals, and problem horses, highlighting the significant impact early interventions can have on a horse's overall well-being.April emphasizes the need for diligent observation, especially in the early stages of a horse's life. She shares stories of foals encountering alignment issues due to falls or incidents...2023-06-1720 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveDoes your horse get girth sores? Here is what you can do.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Ever wonder why some horses get girth sores and others don't? Join April Love from Holistic Horse Works as we tackle the common issue of girth sores in horses. April shares her expertise and offers practical tips for preventing and treating these discomforting sores. Discover the drawbacks of neoprene girths, the importance of natural materials, and how restoring shoulder and elbow mobility can prevent girth sores in the first place.Explore gentle cleansing options and holistic...2023-06-0309 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveSummer Heat and the Best Electrolytes for HorsesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Should you be giving your horse electrolytes this summer?In this episode, April discusses whether horses should be given electrolytes during the summer. It depends on what the horse is doing.Powdered electrolytes can burn a horse's esophagus and cause them to lose their appetite. Instead, April recommends using Dyna Spark, which is a liquid electrolyte that is more bioavailable and gentle on the system. It also has ismene silica, which helps detoxify the liver and...2023-05-2709 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveIs your horse rubbing its tail out?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Why do horses rub their tails?In this episode, April Love shares common reasons why horses may rub their tails out and what to do about it. She explains that this behavior may be due to underlying issues with the horse's pelvis and hips, insect bites, parasites, or variety of other factors. Additionally, April provides information about the Holistic Horseworks programs and eBook, which address body issues and offer solutions to improve the horse's overall health, including crooked...2023-05-2006 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveTips for Colic Prevention and What to Keep on HandHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!April shares a story about a client's horse with a mysterious colic and how they dealt with it. She emphasizes the importance of having Banamine, Epsom salt, and DoTerra DigestZen oil on hand. She recommends keeping a copy of her book, Horse 102, in the barn for quick reference in emergencies. She explains that colic is often caused by impaction due to a blockage in the intestine, which can be alleviated by giving warm salt water and rubbing DigestZen...2023-05-1314 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveDid you know that 95% of horses have cranial trauma?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April talks about common cranial issues found in horses, and why cranial work is vital to your horse's overall health. She explains how if left untreated, head trauma can lead to uveitis, spooking, head shyness, dental problems, Cushing's disease, and even metabolic or immune system disorders.Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9NXieJaH6I To learn how to support cranial issues in your horse, check out the Holistic Horseworks Level 3...2023-05-0622 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveLearning Holistic Horse Care at HomeHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April explains how she designed the home study program for all kinds of learners. She reminds us what to expect of our horses before and after a full session. She shares a real-life story of what happened when a student hard-tied her horse to a pole, and then how this program is helpful for humans too.🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose to tail, hoof to withers...2023-04-2922 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveAbout Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding (an IICT Accredited Course)Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April explains her accredited program, equine musculoskeletal unwinding. She also talks about how it is a very easy and personalized learning experience even when you’re studying at home or getting guidance from a distance reading. But if you prefer, she provides details to host a hands-on clinic. And last, she shares a fun way to spoil your horse!🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose to tail, hoof...2023-04-2212 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHow it All Started - Holistic Horseworks and April Love's Passion for HorsesHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!My passion is helping horses and horse lovers like you! There is nothing that lights me up more than watching someone have that "ah-ha" moment when it finally clicks, and they realize how powerful and instrumental they are to their own horse's wellbeing.This week on Holistic Horsework's Talks, I share my story behind that passion, stemming from decades of experience in horseback riding, competing, training, and health care. And even further back to being a little girl playing with...2023-04-1527 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveJumping and Eventing Horses - How To Keep Them Sound and Winning.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!In this episode, April discusses show jumping and eventing horses.Jumping is very hard on a horse's body. Healthy hooves provide a good foundation for overall horse health. Next, jumpers need to be able to do horse yoga. If not, there are issues that need to be addressed. It starts in the front end. If the shoulders can't move freely, the horse can't pick up the front legs to get over the jump. That throws stress on...2023-03-1816 minTeachable Moments with April/TMWA PodcastWellness Wednesday Evenings/ "Protecting the Women We Love" by The Black ReportThis episode contains content from The Black Report entitled "Protecting the Women We Love: The Need for Black Men to Unite & Protect Black Women". This article is many things, it's an acknowledgement, declaration & call to action for POC all over the world. We stand together OR we fall for anything!2023-03-1606 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveRescue Horses, Here's The Most Important Things to Do for ThemHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Have you ever considered rescuing a horse from a bad situation?Rescue horses often come with a low or even free price tag, but they can come with many issues that will end up costing you more in the long run.In this episode April discusses what she does when presented with a horse for retraining that has come from a neglectful situation. First, the teeth and other health issues need to be addressed. The horse m...2023-02-0913 minTeachable Moments with April/TMWA Podcast1.30.23 Mindful Monday Mornings From Daily Word Archive April 6 1929This morning's episode opens with a daily quote from Audre Lorde. The affirmation today is ' There is nothing for me to fear in all the world. I go forth this day unafraid & courageous'. The Bible scripture for this episode is from 2 Timothy 1:7. We close this morning's episode with a prayer 🙏. Stay strong, safe & always blessed. Thank you for listening 🎧, Your host, April.2023-01-3004 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveStringhalt Causes, Effects and What You Can Do About ItHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!An owner that was desperate to help her horse, hosted a clinic with April Love to help her mare that had become unrideable.The mare's whole right hind leg, her hoof, her stifle, was pointed out and she couldn't back up. The owner was frantically trying to figure out something to help her horse get better. First April worked on the horse. The bones in the mare's hip were out of alignment. The inside of her heel was cr...2023-01-0907 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveOTTB Horses and What They Really Need.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!When racehorses come off the track, they will need a little help transitioning to life as pleasure horses.Off the track Thoroughbreds tend to be high-headed and hollow backed and often stronger on one side than the other. Bodywork may help them release the diaphragm so they can lift their back and tuck their head as expected for disciplines like Dressage. 🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose...2022-12-2309 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LovePolo Horses and Keeping Them Sound and WinningHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Since most people are right-handed, polo plays carry the mallet in their right hand. Because the mallet is in the right hand, the rider is often leaning to the right. That leads to one side of the horse being affected by the rider's weight, more than the other.To help polo horses stay on the top of the game, yoga and bodywork can be done before and after a match. 🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks...2022-12-1605 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveDriving Horses, Keeping Them Sound and Winning.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Horses that are driven can have different soreness issues than horses that are ridden.April Love simply looked at a competitive driving horse in the stall and described the horse's issues without even seeing him move. The horse had hock issues for years and after some Holistic Horseworks bodywork, was moving much better. In this episode, learn more about driving horses and common issues they might experience.🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app f...2022-12-0707 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveCold Weather Horse Care TipsHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!If you live in a colder climate, it's time to think about winter care for your horses, especially the older ones.Should you blanket or not?Getting enough water in the winter is crucial to preventing impaction colic. Hear some ways to increase water consumption when it's cold.Hooves also tend to be neglected more in the winter. If it's muddy, your horse could suffer from hoof problems.#horse #winter #bodywork 🎉📱 Coming...2022-11-2309 minTeachable Moments with April/TMWA PodcastGuided Meditation/Relaxation #11: Self Love for kids & young peopleThis episode is courtesy of Green Child Magazine. This relaxation is to instill & maintain self love in YOUR love ones.2022-11-1905 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveContracted Tendons Causes and What You Can Do About ThemHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!A woman brought her horse to a Holistic Horse Works clinic to help her with contracted tendons.The horse's muscles were so tight, they felt as hard as a rock. Veterinarians suggested surgery but the owner wanted alternatives.After completing all three levels the horse was looser, softer, and more comfortable than she had ever been. The owner also learned how to keep her that way using the techniques she learned in the clinic.#e...2022-11-1508 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHorses With Lyme Disease And How To Help ThemHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!The standard treatment for Lyme disease in horses is antibiotics. Many horses, though, are still not quite right even after treatment and the bloodwork reveals the infection is gone.These horses may have many problems that all need to be addressed. Bodywork is one thing, along with hot oil treatment of the spine has helped horses with neurological symptoms.In this episode, learn more about how to help horses with Lyme disease.#horse #lyme #d...2022-11-0210 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveSurgical Procedures For Horses and How To Help Them.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!When a horse has surgery, they will have many issues afterward.To get the horse to the surgical table, they are usually hoisted up by their legs. They can also develop problems from lying too long on their side.Post-surgical issues need to be addressed right away. For major surgeries, it will be a six-month process to get them back to where they were before.In this episode learn how to support your horse after surgery.2022-10-2510 minTeachable Moments with April/TMWA PodcastMindful Mondays: CYOC A Journal for Quieting AnxietyThis episode contains excerpts from last Monday, a prayer & today's quote from author Frances H Burnett from The Secret Garden. Then an exercise-- take a walk in nature & describe what you see, feel & hear! I took a walk out back of my home & I share my observations, haha. I would love to hear what you experienced & share in a future episode here on Mindful Mondays @ teachablemomentswapril@gmail.com. Hope everyone's week is starting out well! Your host, April2022-09-1911 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveSaddle Fit Issues Are Really Horse Body Issues - Learn MoreHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!A young horse puts his head down and when the rider tries to pull his head up the saddle slips forward and further agitates the horse.It is not a behavioral or training issue, the horse is trying to say his back hurts. Putting a straight saddle on a crooked horse is going to be uncomfortable. This episode covers what to do to help this horse.#saddle #bucking #bodywork #equine🎉📱 Coming Soon— Hol...2022-09-1908 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveYour Horse's Hooves - Learn What the Shape of Them Really MeansHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!A horse’s hooves are not as hard as you might think.When a horse has pain in their body, it will shift its weight to find some relief. After a while, the hooves bearing the extra weight will start to change shape. If you examine your horse’s hoof from behind, does one side seem higher than the other? If you compare all four feet, are they different shapes? Does the farrier have to make a different size...2022-09-1909 minJust Breathe with April Love"What Now?" ft. Rod Minger"What Now?" is a question that we ask ourselves on a regular basis. The crazy thing about the question "What Now?" is that it can be used in a positive or negative connotation.
When it seems like the problems in your life are adding up and then something else happens you can have a "What Now?" moment.
or
When you get your dream job, you have found success you can have a "What Now?" moment. As in 'ok what next?'
Rod Minger is a comedian, content creator, who has seen bot...2022-07-2750 minJust Breathe with April LoveQTNA (Questions That Need Answers)I love helping people and I get a lot of requests for personal and profesional advice in social media. So I want to be able to answer some of those questions right here in hopes that the answers that I give can help some other people too.
So today I am going to be talking to:
Someone that isnt happy with the state of their life but dont know how to change it.
An Entreprenuer that keeps making bad business decisions.
Someone who is overwhelmed with work and life...I discuss how we take the word "Ov...2022-06-2921 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveChoppy Hard to Ride Trot? Learn What You Can Do to Fix It.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Does your horse have a really choppy stride. What is this caused by and what can you do to fix it?The choppy trot in the front end is because everything is just so tight and jammed up. Leg circles can loosen everything up and make your horse lighter and springier in the front legs.#equine #bodywork #stride🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse the...2022-06-2609 minJust Breathe with April LoveThe Journey of Life with Darlene McCoyThe journey of life is a myriad of surprises and unexpected breathtaking moments. Heartache. Love. Loss. You name it…life will deliver it! Well my guest went through it all and then some. Her journey included a lot of self discovery as well.
Darlene McCoy is an acclaimed gospel artist, songwriter, syndicated radio host, and now author. She is the mother of three amazing children and a newlywed. We discuss how it is never too late to pivot in life, it could lead to following a lifelong dream or in her case…finding true love.
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Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveGet One-on-one equine bodywork training at your own barn via ZoomHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!April explains how she can provide personal one-on-one instruction via Zoom sessions. For students who are taking the home study course, this is a great opportunity to get feedback to make sure they are doing the moves correctly.Learn more at www.holistichorseworks.com🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose to tail, hoof to withers. Learn more at app.holistichorseworks.com. ...2022-06-1205 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveProvide some relief for your broodmare, and get the foal off to a good startHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!By the time your mare nears the end of her pregnancy, she will no doubt be feeling uncomfortable. You can do Holistic Horseworks horse yoga. It's very gentle. Stay away from the rib lifts, but you can still do the carrot stretches. You can still do the front leg circles, you can do the tail pulls and the buttocks to help free up their pelvis, to be able to be open and free to push out the foal.D...2022-05-2806 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveTime for a Spring Spruce up! Get the vacuum, your horse will love it.Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! So, it's springtime. The horses are all shedding like crazy. What can you do to make sure your horse's coat is as healthy as possible? Also, that you are not taking it all home with you? Well, the first thing is to get all that awful hair off! I always had Arabians and had white hair everywhere, …….absolutely everywhere! My horses loved to be vacuumed, but I never had the money for any of those fancy horse vacuums. So I just...2022-05-2107 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHorse shoe bills got you down?Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!So, I've noticed, you know, with everything going on in the planet, I mean, here on Maui, it's $400 for a horse shoeing every six to eight weeks. You're just like, oh my goodness, who can afford this? I don't know what it is back in the states, but I know steel is going to be going up. fuel going up again. You know, we're over $5.50 a gallon here if you don't have Costco. And so, it's, you know, how can w...2022-05-1808 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveElectrolytes need to be given correctly to help your horseHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!As summer approaches many horsemen will supplement their horses with electrolytes.Are added electrolytes necessary? Is it good to give electrolytes? Or is it a waste of money? What should a horse owner do?The worst thing I've seen, and I didn't know when I first got horses was that salt lick that we put out in the field so if they needed it, they were supposed to get it. Look at a horse’s tongue, it's very sof...2022-04-2305 minJust Breathe with April LoveExcuse Me But I'm TiredSometimes you need to be soooo tired. That you finally wake up. Tired of the toxic relationship. Tired of the terrible work conditions. Tired of the soul sucking circle of friends. Now its time to wake up and do better for yourself. 2022-04-1313 minJust Breathe with April LoveAnd This Too Shall Pass"And this too shall pass" is a bible verse that most people have heard but I want to make sure we arent just saying it but I want to overstate it so that it sticks. I have 3 points that really breaks down why "And This Too Shall Pass" is important for our day to day mental health and wellness. 2022-04-0714 minJust Breathe with April LoveElevating our Mind and Body with Dr. MakebaDr. Makeba Moring is a Holistic Health doctor, mid-wife,nutritionist, and mother. With more than 25 years of experience in Holistic Health and Wellness, Dr. Makeba has dedicated her work to assist humanity in living the 120. 120 years of healthy, youthful strong and vibrant existence.
And today she will be talking to us about the importance of taking care of our bodies especially by focusing on what we put in it. 2022-03-3032 minJust Breathe with April LoveBouncing Back From The Pandemic with Chris CooperWe have all been going through it when it comes to the Pandemic. But not that it seems like the world is opening up, how do we bounce back. How do we get our selves together for our new normal...again. Well I have one of my favorite people joining me today to discuss that very thing. Lifestyle coach Chris Cooper. 2022-03-1639 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveMeet Marisa Levitt, IICT Certified Instructor From AustraliaHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Marisa Levitt, based in Australia is an IICT certified instructor for Holistic Horseworks. While researching how to help her Arabian mare when one hoof grew larger than the other, Marisa found April Love's Youtube site. She later attended a clinic and the rest is history.Listen to Marisa explain how the Holistic Horseworks program changed her life for the better.🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse the...2022-03-1009 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHere's what to expect at a Level 1, Holistic Horseworks ClinicHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!The Level one course will provide a solid foundation on how to do bodywork on horses, whether it's your own or your client's.Layla Harris, an IICT Certified instructor for Holistic Horseworks explains what happens at a Level 1 clinic.🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose to tail, hoof to withers. Learn more at app.holistichorseworks.com. To keep learning about hor...2022-03-0708 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveHere's what to expect at the Level 2 and 3 Holistic Horseworks ClinicsHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!After you have taken a Level 1 clinic, you have the option of taking levels 2 and 3. These clinics will delve a little deeper into the physical aspects of bodywork and specifics relating to the cranial sacral area. Layla Harris is an IICT Certified Instructor for Holistic Horseworks. 🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose to tail, hoof to withers. Learn more at app.holistichorseworks.com. 2022-03-0707 min
Holistic Horseworks Talks with April LoveMeet Layla Harris, Holistic Horseworks InstructorHave a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text!Layla Harris is an IICT Certified Instructor for Holistic Horseworks. in this episode, she shares how she found April Love's Holistic Horseworks program and it has helped her clients' horses.🎉📱 Coming Soon— Holistic Horseworks Remedies! A new app for remedial horse therapy, from nose to tail, hoof to withers. Learn more at app.holistichorseworks.com. To keep learning about horses:• Sign up for our email list: https://bit...2022-03-0709 minTeachable Moments with April/TMWA PodcastHosea & Gomer: The Real life biblical love story & the movie adaptation ' Redeeming Love'This episode discusses the movie streaming on media platforms called 'Redemming Love' & it's very real life biblical story of Hosea & Gomer. I viewed this movie with Ms Mary & I felt compelled to know more about the real story behind this movie. I guarantee that there will not be a dry eye amongst you when you view this truly amazing retelling of Hosea & Gomer.2022-02-2807 minJust Breathe with April LoveTaking Your Questions [Ep. 4]We went to Twitter to take 3 questions from our audience that April will respond to. 2022-02-2314 minJust Breathe with April LoveHard Reset [Ep. 3]Have you ever had to give your computer a hard reset? You know when its start to slow down. And you havent turned it off for days. You have to givie it a hard reset to get it running like it used to.
If you were able to go to a moment in your life and give it a hard reset, would you? Lets take a deep breath...let it go...and lets discuss. 2022-02-1615 minJust Breathe with April LoveBigger [Ep. 2]Hey family thanks for joining us for our 2nd episode. Today I want to talk to you about thinking Bigger for your life. 2022-02-0926 minJust Breathe with April LoveI Can't Breathe [Ep. 1]In our premiere episode of the Just Breathe Podcast. We wanted to talk about breathing and how do you survive when life issues take your breath away. When all your problems have you saying I Cant Breathe. How do you catch your breath and bounce back. Well take a deep breath and join us to Just Breathe2022-02-0219 min