HAIR TESTING

The Horse Herbalist’s founder, Angela Davison, pioneered a unique hair testing service in 1992.  This is a non-chemical method of discovery which aims to uncover the core issues in the individual horse’s performance problems/ illness/discomfort/imbalance.  Once those core issues have been revealed and understood, a treatment plan is proposed with a tailor made Medical Herbal and Flower Remedy Mixture which will facilitate a positive and permanent healing change within the body.

As cases are individual (and each process does take time) please allow a minimum of two weeks.  Once we have completed the Hair Test we will call you to give you a verbal report discussing the results and proposed treatment plan.  This will be a 15-30 minute consultation.  The initial fee also includes a written Nutritional Rating Guide specifically for the individual horse being tested.  This has proven to be invaluable information for the owner/trainer.

Generally a combination of Herbal Extracts and Flower Remedies are given over a 6 week period.  Positive changes are expected to be seen from the mid to latter end of initial treatment.

Re-assessment with another hair sample at the end of Week 5 of treatment is strongly recommended.  Should the individual need further treatment this re-assessment is absolutely essential as many changes will have taken place in the body and a different formula will result.

Rarely do we find that we need to treat in this manner for longer than 12 weeks, though nutritional changes may have been advised and other therapies suggested in conjunction with this therapy i.e. Veterinary, Acupuncture, Bowen, Chiropractor, Dentist, Farrier, etc.