In the world of health, there can often be more than one way to approach a problem. Always looking at it from a team approach, but many modalities exist to help form individual health plans. In today’s episode we are going to look into one such modality that has been around for millennium, but which has only recently been formally studied and given a name; Zoopharmacognosy (an animals ability to self select elements to help itself heal). We will be talking with one of the few individuals trained in this, and hopping across the Atlantic to do so. Our guest today is Carly Hillier of Whitethorn Equine Health Ltd of Sligo, Ireland. Carly has been studying Equine Science for decades and became involved with Zoopharmacognosy when she had a difficult case of reoccurring colic in one of her own horses. The results she witnessed were astounding and it has driven her to continually want to find out more and share this knowledge with others. For more information on Carly, check out the website: https://www.whitethornequinehealth.com/ and like and follow her on Facebook and instagram under @whitethornequinehealth. Her retail website is: https://www.whitethornherbals.com/ Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners. So don’t be afraid to connect through social media, both Facebook and Instagram @equinebodytalks My co-host, Tina Watkins EST, EEBW3, is the founder of InHand Equine Therapy which strives to improve the lives of horses through equine bodywork. She also has over a decade of experience teaching other bodyworkers and offers both mentorship and continuing education for professionals and owners alike. For more information about our continuing education short courses for equine professionals and owners courses, please check out https://inhandequinetherapy.podia.com Follow along with our social media sites on FB and instagram under @inhandequinetherapy. #opentheconversation