Do you ever have trouble getting your horse to focus? Not just random loss of attention. But where trainers might say, “This horse is a slow learner. She just has trouble focusing.” On today’s Horse Mysteries Solved Podcast, we talk about 5 possibilities for what might be causing that lack of focus. Here’s to always finding the “why”, Renee Tucker, … Read More
Episode 18: Alligator Wrestling
During my career as an equine veterinarian & bodyworker, I have heard a few fascinating stories. This was a good one. It was the first time I heard a horse described as an alligator. Listen to the podcast (link below) for the full details. Short version is the horse could not go straight. Trying to make him go straight turned … Read More
Episode 17: Antibiotics — How to Avoid them
Today’s podcast is about how to avoid antibiotics. Why would we want to avoid them? Well, most antibiotics are toxic to the body, especially the kidneys and liver. And antibiotics kill bacteria–both infectious bacteria and healthy intestinal bacteria. It is best to think about WHY we use antibiotics, and to start thinking about other possibilities. We will always need antibiotics … Read More
Episode 16: Two quick tips for lameness
We have a fairly short podcast for you on Horse Mysteries Solved. It is “Two quick tips for lameness”. One is a suggestion for knowing when to call the vet vs. when to call the bodyworker (super easy). The other is how to tell which leg is lame or off or just funky. I hope you’ll find it useful, … Read More
Episode 15: Is coughing a problem?
Let’s say a horse is coughing. Is that a problem? My argument is: No, coughing is not a problem. Rather, coughing is a sign or symptom of a problem. But not a problem itself. You may find that obvious. However, many of us have inadvertently picked up on fixing symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. Examples: Have a … Read More
Episode 14: Scar tissue — what can be done about it?
Have you had frustrations with a horse with scar tissue? Common scenarios: Short-strided hind end issues after gelding Tendon or ligament adhesions (stuck together) after injury Difficult breathing or coughing after bout with ‘flu or pneumonia Stiff or difficulty bending with chronic diarrhea These are just a few examples to give you the idea that scar tissue can … Read More
Podcast Episode 13: When is it too late?
When is it too late? When should you just give up trying to heal a specific problem? Ever? I vote no! :) The body is always trying to heal itself. AND, it’s always making new cells. Even new cells of bone and cartilage and liver and even brain! This is called “cellular turnover.” … Read More
Podcast Episode 9: Info Overload and what not to do
Have you ever had a problem with your horse and tried to research it? Haha! What a joke, right? There’s SO much information out there, especially if you ask everyone in the barn, and don’t forget all the horse groups on facebook! In this Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I share how some horse therapists make this overload worse instead of … Read More
Podcast Episode 8: Ghost in the machine (spooky horses)
Are horses supposed to be spooky? Yes, they’re “flight animals” so they can be “reactive”. But if your horse (or horses you know) are super-spooky, there’s a few things you want to check. These include: Head misalignment (yep, the head can be “on crooked”) Weird teeth and TMJ issues Heavy metals in the brain Listen to the Horse Mysteries Solved … Read More
Podcast Episode #7: How an aneurism helped me
In this episode of “Horse mysteries solved…” Have you ever had something happen to you and you wonder why? “Why me?” “Why do I have to deal with this?” It’s possible no one else is as whiny as me. But in this podcast episode, I share with you my story of how an aneurism helped me go further with developing … Read More
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