The idea behind Equine Breathing is that, for many different reasons, some horses start to breathe badly and the biochemical imbalances that arise can result in symptoms and behavioural problems. This idea has its origins in scientific studies of human respiration physiology and while equivalent scientific studies on horses have not not yet been carried out trials by interested horse owners owners support its applicability to horses. 

Equine Breathing is a way of reminding and re-training the horse how to breathe correctly.

In horses that chronically over breathe, it is thought that carbon dioxide levels fall which can cause cell damage and eventually ill health.

Damage caused by low levels of carbon dioxide is reversible. So increasing carbon dioxide levels by re training and correcting the breathing encourages healing, and symptoms can diminish and disappear.

Equine Breathing training reduces the amount of air breathed in to a more natural and beneficial level which helps healing.

A simple way to reduce air intake is to cover one nostril at a time with your hand. This is called the ‘one nostril’ or 1N technique. 

Almost anyone can do one nostril Equine Breathing. 

• It is easy to learn, 
• requires no equipment, 
• its free!
• horses enjoy it
• and people find it relaxing and calming.

For people who find that 1N benefits their horse but want a more effective and efficient way to do Equine Breathing, Equine Breathers are available.

Equine Breathing enables horse owners to help their horses in their recovery from a wide range of chronic conditions, through their own efforts ! 

Equine Breathing is an holistic training technique that uses no drugs or veterinary procedures. 

Equine Breathing is based on accepted physiological principles.

Horses enjoy doing Equine Breathing and become relaxed.

Horses should continue Equine Breathing training until their breathing has returned to normal, which may take some time. 

Once the horse has regained normal breathing they are likely to maintain it unless their breathing is disrupted by over breathing triggers.

Equine Breathing is inspired by the Buteyko Breathing  method for people, which enables asthma, eczema, insomnia etc sufferers to recover from their symptoms and cease using drugs.

If you have any concerns its wise to ask your vet before starting Equine Breathing so that she/he can advise if its suitable for your horse. While Equine Breathing may reduce the need for ongoing treatment do not change any treatments advised by your vet without first consulting him or her.