In humans we call it a “disease of civilization.” I think it’s safe to call it a “disease of domestication” in our horses. The idea is that it is an ailment that is commonplace in western/domesticated populations, but is nearly or entirely absent in hunter gatherer/wild counterparts. Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest of these diseases. In our horses and in our own bodies, it shows up as skin and coat, joint, digestive, behavioral, and metabolic dysfunction. Join me for one week as we tackle inflammation in our own bodies and our horses'.