My profession is a natural extension of my devotion to horses, my proficiency as a Chinese herbalist and my skills as a research scientist.  The conceptual framework I use in my herbal formulations is rooted in Chinese medical theory.  The nature of this theory is essentially holistic which means that herbs and herbal properties must be considered within the context of the entire issue.  In precise formulation, a number of individual herbs are used to develop themes that converge to affect change in the whole pattern.  Each herb is considered not only for its own properties but also in relationship to the properties of each of the other herbs. In this way, the herbs blend together to support a clear and direct systemic change.

Herbs are a natural language that the horse’s body understands, but to be effective the herbs must be blended in concert to present a clear message. Dr. Thomas has been a practitioner, teacher, and consultant in Chinese medicine for more than twenty years. Prior to his commitment to Chinese medicine, Dr. Thomas was a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Brain Science engaged in medical research. In 1978, he began his study of Chinese medicine.  Between 1993 and 1998, he was honored to apprentice with Leon Hammer, MD, one of the world’s leading experts in both diagnostics and Chinese herbalism.  Over the next 20 years, Dr. Thomas developed an extensive clinical practice in Chinese medicine, focusing in the area of Internal Medicine.  Quite some time ago he decided to combine his research skills and his Chinese medical skills to the development of effective herbal formulations for horses.

We are grateful to share our endeavor and our dream with these fine women.

Deanna Rounds – our companion in building our company.  She mixes our herbs and tracks our inventory and stays it all with care and focus.

Crystal Cooper – a natural horsewoman whose skill as a trainer and barefoot trimmer have offered our herd and us so much.  She has just recently joined our company to assist in the mixing and mailing of herbs and we are happy to have her share in our work.