by Victoria Ferguson | Jan 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The devastating bushfires that have ravaged so many parts of Australia have left us all shocked and deeply saddened. Our hearts go out to those who are suffering. But we are also seeing the true Aussie spirit in all the donations that are being given and received. I...
by Victoria Ferguson | Dec 4, 2019 | Wound care
As all horse owners know the most common injuries are wounds of various kinds – here’s how to deal with them effectively. My Just-in-Case First Aid Kit will cost you less than one vet visit, as my clients are always telling me, and I am only a phone call...
by Victoria Ferguson | Nov 19, 2019 | Uveitis
Renee Staffleu writes from Queensland’s Darling Downs “In April 2019 my 17.2hh Warmblood Gelding ‘Showman’ had his first vet treatment for what was first thought to be an eye ulcer. By July 2019, many weeks later, after a re-diagnosis of...
by Victoria Ferguson | Aug 29, 2019 | Sarcoids
Early assessment and treatment of many skin growths especially sarcoids can frequently produce excellent results. They are regarded as being semi-malignant because they only form seedlings in the immediate surroundings but also have malignant properties because of...
by Victoria Ferguson | Aug 22, 2019 | Cushings Disease, Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Increasingly horses and ponies are being diagnosed with Cushings Disease or Equine Metabolic Syndrome. They are different disorders. Pictured is my Holsteiner gelding Fabio, showing the cresty neck and fat lumps each side of the tail, consistent with EMS, but blood...
by Victoria Ferguson | Aug 14, 2019 | Herbs & Drugs, Myth Busting
As all showies know, getting their horses into the ring just right every time, is not easy. One of the conundrums is getting the balance right between body condition and energy levels. Most judges want to see horses and ponies in big condition, but at the same...
by Victoria Ferguson | Aug 2, 2019 | Products
Get 15% off my entire range of pure herbal products for 4 days only – from Friday 2nd August to Monday 5th August. Use code at checkout: VF15 Everything from my best selling Artisan Skin Balm through to must have First Aid Kits, calming Flower Essences, aromatic...
by Victoria Ferguson | Jul 25, 2019 | Products
It’s no secret that when people comment on how well my clients’ horses look on their VF Natural Diets, that they don’t believe there isn’t a secret ingredient, or two. Well actually no there aren’t any secret ingredients, just hand mixed...
by Victoria Ferguson | Jul 18, 2019 | Breeding
This horrendous drought should force a major re-think on horse breeding Selective breeding is essential to producing performance horses that are in demand. There is an old saying ‘Select the best to be mated to the best, and then hope for the best!’ The...
by Victoria Ferguson | Jul 11, 2019 | International Consultations
Victoria Ferguson’s equine herbal consultations are now available in Canada and USA, due to a partnership with Finlandia Natural Health Centre in Vancouver, who will dispense prescriptions. Finlandia announced the partnership today. “At Finlandia, we are...
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