Laminitis is most commonly caused by the over-feeding of grass and grain and is actually a metabolic disease that weakens the lamina and damages the hoof. This one- day informative seminar focuses on healing laminitis, founder and metabolic syndrome with diet and therapeutic nutrition. The day will include an in-depth discussion on the relationship between feed and digestion and hoof health. Topics will include digestive anatomy and physiology, immunity, parasites, cribbing, leaky gut, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome (Cushing’s) and detoxification. Treatment programs will be formulated with the use of diet and feeding programs, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathic medicines, and natural horse-keeping.

This course is suitable for horse owners, horse lovers, equine students of all disciplines and veterinarians

“A dynamic and engaging speaker with an astounding amount of knowledge...” V.R. (Vancouver)

“The amount of horse health information taught in this class just blew me away... absolutely amazing”…..W.R. (Nova Scotia)

“You are the best speaker I have ever heard - what a great blend of holistic & scientific”... KB (Calgary)

This workshop is instructed by Marijke van de Water, B.Sc., (Clinical Nutrition), DHMS (Homeopathic Medicine). She is an Equine Health & Nutrition Specialist from Armstrong, BC. where she runs a private practice in natural medicine for horses and their people. Her continuing research, expert knowledge, and exceptional communication skills have put her in high demand in North America for her informative lectures and successful health practices with horses.

She is also the founder of “Riva’s Remedies”, an herbal and homeopathic equine product line widely distributed across Canada and the U.S.

WHAT TO BRING:
Pen & Writing Paper

LOCATION:
Riva’s Ranch
3991 Hullcar Road,
Armstrong, B.C.

DATE & TIME:
Friday, April 18, 2008. 9:00am – 4:00pm

COST:
$125.00 + GST = $132.50
(Registration deadline – April 01, 2008)

REG’N CONTACT:
Riva’s Remedies
P.O. Box 92,
Armstrong, BC
V0E 1B0

Phone: 1-800-405-6643 (Local 546-0669)
Fax: 250-546-0663
Email: rivas@nowcom.ca
Web: www.rivasremedies.com

This is a two day informative seminar focusing on healing with therapeutic nutrition and other holistic therapies. A variety of common equine health problems will be discussed, including all digestive conditions: colic, parasites, detoxification, weight loss, nutrient absorption, enzymes, and feeding programs. Immune system deficiencies will be covered as they pertain to respiratory problems, allergies, infections, viruses, skin conditions, and fatigue. Nutrition and the relationship to the health of muscles, bones, hoof, and coat health will be discussed as will injuries, hormonal imbalances, performance and behavioral abnormalities. There will also be a detailed discussion of metabolic syndrome and laminitis/founder and successful treatment programs. We will learn the deficiency symptoms of specific vitamins, minerals, and nutraceuticals and when and how to use supplements. There will also be an introduction to homeopathic medicine.

The focus will be on the underlying cause from a holistic perspective with an emphasis on resolving health problems with feeding programs, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, equine psychology, and common-sense natural horse-keeping.

This course is suitable for horse owners, horse lovers, equine students, and veterinarians.

“A dynamic and engaging speaker with an astounding amount of knowledge...” V.R. (Vancouver)

“The amount of horse health information taught in this class just blew me away…..absolutely amazing”…..W.R. (Nova Scotia)

See seminar schedule for more information.

“To Heal Your Animal Is To Heal Yourself”

An absolute must for animal lovers. Animal communication is a simple way of quietly attuning yourself to a particular animal or situation and “sensing and/or intuiting” their energy. Communicating with animals/nature is not magical – it is possible because of our inherent relationship with nature and the “energy” network that exists between all living things.

Find out what your pet likes and dislikes; their favourite foods, their favourite activities, their emotions, their experiences, their health, their physical and/or emotional needs, and everything else they would like you to know - pets mostly share information intended to help their people.

This day is full of guided meditations, attunements, new insights, personal growth, and, of course, conversations with your animals.

“…this day showed us a profound and direct connection between humans and animals……we left empowered, exhilarated, and connected to our animals on a whole new level….A.S.

“I am in awe of how things work………….you are an amazing teacher”…………..LB 

Tthank you for all your knowledge you shared with me…I use it almost on a daily basis…”  EH 

 WHAT TO BRING: Pictures of your horse, dog, cat, or any other animal that you wish to communicate with.

See seminar schedule for more information.

A fun and practical hands-on one-day workshop on the theory and practice of "energy testing" via muscle resistance. Kinesiology is a subtle and accurate way of energetically assessing nutrient deficiencies/requirements, body systems, organ strength, and the effects of food, nutrients, allergens, and other substances on our physical/emotional health.

You will learn how it works, why it works, when it doesn't work, and get extensive practice testing food, allergens, vitamins, and other supplements on different partners. You will also learn how to test specific body points and organ meridians (on people and on horses) and how to make the necessary health corrections via feeding programs (diet), nutritional supplements, remedies, and (horsekeeping) lifestyle changes.

We will also practice surrogate testing used for babies, small children, and animals, as well as learn different techniques for self-testing.
We will also practice "visualizing" different energies such as shapes, colours, and vibrations.
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"I have a lot more confidence now in my results - Marijke makes this technique easy to learn and fun to practice "  —L.G.

"….an extremely useful tool in health problem-solving"  —D..C.

"I've been looking for this method for years...thank you!"  —S.E.

WHAT TO BRING: Vitamins, supplements, foods, or any other substances that you wish to test for yourself or your horse.
LOCATION: Armstrong, B.C.

See seminar schedule for more information.