A PainSolution
Over the course of their lives, horse and Ponies will experience pain for a variety of reasons and with differing levels of intensity. As much as we’d like to prevent our horse or pony suffering altogether, experiencing pain it is a crucial part of their developmental well-being. Just like with humans, pain acts as a biological alert mechanism to let the horse or pony know when something is wrong.               
Without this important mechanism, horses and ponies would likely over-strain themselves more frequently or ignore serious injuries. That being said, there’s no reason any living being should suffer through intense pain in the long-term, especially when relief-providing remedies are so naturally abundant.
Some common sources of chronic and/or intermittent pain for horses and ponies can include soft tissue injuries due to overexertion, osteoarthritis and other joint-related diseases. There’s a lot of debate about how to best manage pain when treating horses or ponies. Some owners rely on over-the-counter medications prescribed by equine health professionals (vets) while others prefer natural remedies such as herbs. Depending on the source and intensity of your horse or ponies pain, either option could provide adequate relief and assist with treatment and recovery.