Understanding Equine Sensitivity Through Hair Testing: A Non-Invasive Approach

When horses experience recurring issues, such as digestive discomfort, skin irritation, behavioural changes, or poor performance, it's easy to focus on symptoms without identifying the root cause. Increasingly, horse owners and professionals are turning to bioresonance hair sensitivity testing as a non-invasive, data-driven tool to support equine wellbeing.

At Rookery Equine, we use advanced bioresonance technology to analyse a small hair sample from your horse. This allows us to screen for potential sensitivity responses to a wide range of everyday substances, including:

Feed ingredients (e.g. alfalfa, barley, molasses)

Environmental allergens (e.g. pollens, moulds, dust mites)

Stable materials (e.g. bedding types, rubber matting)

Care products and chemicals (e.g. fly sprays, shampoos, tack cleaners)

Why Use Hair Testing?

Hair retains an energetic imprint of the body’s interaction with various substances over time. Bioresonance analysis interprets this imprint to highlight energetic stressors, substances that may not cause full allergic reactions but could still trigger low-grade sensitivities or chronic inflammation.

This makes the method particularly useful for:

• Identifying underlying intolerances that may not be detected through traditional veterinary diagnostics

• Supporting recovery in horses with unexplained conditions or poor performance

• Informing dietary and environmental adjustments to improve health outcomes

The Process

The testing process is simple, stress-free, and does not require a veterinary visit:

1. Collect a small hair sample (mane or tail, including root if possible)

2. Send the sample to us in a sealed bag, marked with horses name 

3. Receive your results within days, including a full report and guidance

The results are not a replacement for veterinary diagnostics but can offer valuable insight into complementary management strategies, particularly when combined with clinical observations.

A Holistic View of Horse Health

Sensitivity testing supports a preventative, individualised approach to equine care. By understanding how your horse responds to its environment, feed, and routine products, you can make informed choices that promote long-term wellbeing and reduce reliance on trial-and-error methods.

If your horse is experiencing persistent but unexplained issues, or if you're simply looking to optimise their health, hair sensitivity testing may be a valuable addition to your toolkit.