equine pemf therapy, massage & mindful horsemanship
Exhibiting some stringhalt-like flexion, but without any other indicators of stringhalt, and maybe even some toe-drag, but an otherwise normal-behaving stifle? Look for the peculiar dent/abnormality in the musculature of the hamstrings that can reveal scar tissue below the surface. A google search for “hamstring tear” solved the mystery surrounding the “hitch” of my newest …
It’s no exaggeration to say that 2020 has been a year. Between Covid-19 and the EHV-1 cases in southern Ontario (and protests in the US because BLACK LIVES MATTER), it’s more important than ever to do our part for biosecurity. Industry professionals who travel barn to barn need to take extra precaution to prevent the spread …
Roughly 45 percent of a horse’s total body weight is muscle, responsible for powering locomotion and movement while distributing force and absorbing shock. When the weight of a rider, application of tack, and demands of training are factored in, an enormous amount of stress is placed on the biolocomotive systems, compromising the efficacy of muscular …
The nutritional health of the mare is among the top priorities during her pregnancy. If the mare is lacking her nutritional demands, the results have the potential to be detrimental to the developing fetus. The mare in foal should be kept as healthy as possible and fed all necessary supplements with her grain if her …
The processes of foaling are divided into three main stages that each consist of key events and signs of the progression of the birth and new life of the foal. It is important to keep track of time for some of the specific events to be sure the procedure is going normally. An observant eye …