Bodhi Horse Practice

07/15/2026

For horse nerds 🤓🐴

Many people who work with horses interpret licking and chewing as a sign that a horse is "processing" or accepting a lesson, but current peer-reviewed research does not support this claim. Instead, the behavior may reflect changes in arousal, physiological recovery, stress, conflict or lea

06/18/2026

A handy pocket guide that takes some of the confusion out of equine metabolic terminology.

Understanding equine metabolic disorders and their associated terminology can be challenging due to the evolving nature of research in the field. Terms like

06/07/2026

Elizabeth and I would like to extend our thanks to the 30 individuals from across the United States and the United Kingdom who registered for and participated in today’s conversation, Caring Through the End: Quality of Life Conversations.

End-of-life planning is not always an easy topic, but it is an important one. Thank you for your thoughtful questions, reflections and willingness to engage in the conversation.

We will be sharing a public version of the Caring Through the End: An Equine End of Life Planner in the coming weeks.

Until then, keep paying attention. ❤️🐴 ~ Désirée

04/29/2026

This photo inspired a new article. ✨ Another way to look at shedding season and what may be happening as horses shed their winter coats.

Spring shedding in horses is more than loose hair. It is a complex, biologically driven process shaped by daylight, nutrition and environment. Understanding how the coat transitions can help you better support your horse’s health, comfort and natural seasonal rhythms.

04/24/2026

For those drawn to the nuances of groundwork, Elizabeth King and I are happy to have our article included in this month's Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association's publication, Collected Remarks, pages 7–9 ✨🐴 A few thoughts from ground level. ~ dpb

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