In this episode of “Horse Mysteries Solved…” Equine Navicular Solved I might have been a little salty on this podcast…you’ll have to let me know. ;) I talk about the two primary causes of navicular, which are: Shoeing Nutrition What I’m salty about is that vets should know this. True, we did not learn this in vet school. But the … Read More
Podcast Episode #5: Best saddle fit secret
In this episode of “Horse Mysteries Solved…” Best saddle fit secret I hate to say this out loud. But any time a client tells me they have a custom saddle for their horse, I cringe on the inside. Why? Because they rarely fit. It’s sad, frustrating, and I hate to tell people bad news. Especially when they’ve spent thousands of … Read More
Podcast Episode #4: Acupuncture vs Energywork
In this episode of “Horse Mysteries Solved”… Acupuncture vs Energywork We had an interesting question come in… Fred wanted to know if energy bodywork is the same as acupuncture without needles. A good question! There’s so many therapy modalities available, it can be tough to figure out how each one works… and which one might be best for your horse. … Read More
Podcast Episode #3: When massage will NOT help
In this episode of “Horse Mysteries Solved”… When massage will NOT help Do you have your horse massaged? I’m sure he or she loves it. :) But do you ever wonder if it is helping in the long-term? Or is massage just for short-term muscle relief? Find out: * when massage is best used * when it won’t help * … Read More
Podcast Episode 2: Do you know these 5 bending tricks?
In the second episode of Horse Mysteries Solved… Sometimes horses can’t bend well. Or they bend well to one side, but not the other. And we work, work, work to get that bend correctly. This shouldn’t be this way. Horses should be nice and supple and bend easily and effortlessly. What if they don’t? I talk about these 5 tricks … Read More
Can You Strengthen a Joint?
People sometimes ask if there are exercises to strengthen a particular joint. The short answer is No. A joint is the connecting point of two bones (officially called an articulation). The joint has fluid contained in a joint capsule, and lots of supporting fascia and other tissue. A joint itself cannot be strengthened because it’s not made of anything that … Read More
Horse colic and surgery
After surgery, do you know this top indicator of horse healing? My friend Ruth’s horse had colic surgery a while back. He is 22 years old. Tough old guy. He had an impaction that he couldn’t clear. But everything went well during surgery. Fast forward two months. He’s just not right. He’s eating fine, but not as “interested.” His … Read More
Coughing during warmup?
Any horse can cough during warmup. Especially if it’s hot, dry, or dusty. But what if the horse always coughs during warmup, just at the beginning? Is that normal? Julie was telling me about her horse, “Cal”, as we walked down the aisleway. We could see Cal ahead, sticking his chestnut head over the door and nickering. “Cal is mostly … Read More
Podcast Episode 1: How do we get horse therapy wrong?
Ever wonder how veterinary medicine gets treatment wrong? I talk about this in this episode of my “Horse Mysteries solved” podcast, “How do we get horse therapy wrong? For example, with skin diseases (hives, fly allergies, just plain itchy) horses are typically treated with antibiotics and steroids. This can help temporarily, but it is not addressing the root cause of … Read More
Guest Post: Toni Horsley – Equine Therapist
Toni Horsley: Equine therapist Article posted in the Equestrian Hub November/December 2021 issue. — A highly qualified therapist who specialises in a wide variety of alternative modalities, we asked TONI HORSLEY to tell us about her approach to healing. How do you ‘read’ a horse? I use all my abilities to read a horse. Typically a few things will … Read More
