Gastric Ulcers in-relation to Muscular pain
June 22, 2015
As a therapist I regularly see horses with signs of ulcers. Acupuncture points for Horse's with Ulcers and Gut Pain. From an equine therapist point of view often after treatment these points are still sore or the pain goes but comes back. This is due to gastric ulcers, ...
Muscle Release for your Animal
March 16, 2015
Regular bodywork isn't just about keeping your horse feeling soft, supple and happy in their training - it also allows us to keep our finger on the pulse, monitor how they are handling new exercises and demands, and frequently, pick up on minor issues well before they become...
The Equine back & saddle fit
March 2, 2015
Understanding some basic equine anatomy goes a long way in understanding why the saddle must fit correctly for your horse to perform pain free. We need to be able to identify saddle-bearing area. This is important because pressure outside this region can do significant harm ...
Fascia
February 2, 2015
What happens in the horse’s body when being ridden, how the rider’s imbalance, muscular imbalance and scar tissue in the horse can restrict the horse’s movements and create pain.
Often misbehavior due to pain is interpreted as naughtiness. There goes the dream for the ...
Effect of hoof distortion on Muscoskeletal issues.
October 27, 2014
I have found while I’m treating horses with bodywork (Myo-fascial Release/ Acupuncture/Laser/ Osteopathic Techniques), we have to always assess the biomechanics of the individual and it always occurs to me that a high percentage of these horses have many various feet issue...
Equine Poll and Neck Problems
September 19, 2014
Remember the last time you rolled out of bed in the morning feeling like you must have slept with your neck contorted like a noodle? The lingering stiffness lasts all day, making simple things like dressing and driving a pain. Now, imagine you're a horse with neck ...
A young horse's natural & skeletal development
June 27, 2014
I have recently been dealing with thoroughbreds and standardbreds that have got certain problems due skeletal formation of the equine. Thus, this blog is mostly for having an understanding of horse's skeletal development and primary causes of DOD and Wobbler's syndrome whic...
Back Pain in the Equine Athlete
June 6, 2014
Horses experience back pain. But what causes it, how do you recognize it, and what can you do about it?
Horse Back Pain.
Understanding where the back pain is straight forward enough. However, discerning the reason for the pain is another matter all together.
Certainly, the d...
Muscle injury impact on horse's performance
April 20, 2014
Muscular aches, pains and stiffness impact on a horse's performance and his attitude. Caught early, they can be managed effectively. If undetected, muscle pain robs your horse of comfortable, free movement. Just think of how you feel if you've overdone it and have muscle pai...
Equine Head & Neck Issues
April 7, 2014
Many horses that have AMRT sessions I have found tend to have head and neck issues either due to trauma, old soft tissue injury, incorrect training, dental issues and etc.
Head and Neck Problems:
General Symptoms
• Difficulty picking up, maintaining, or changing leads
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