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
Podcast Episode #6: Equine Navicular Solved
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
