Is There an Equine Massage Therapist near Me?
Is There an Equine Massage Therapist near me? I am a fully trained Equine Massage Therapist covering Worcestershire and surrounding areas.
When Equine Science Gets Technical!
Equine science has never been more technical. With the increase in various gadgets, what can you buy to make monitoring your horse easy?
Do Equine Massage Pads Really Work?
Equine Massage Pads really work, and if used correctly, there can be significant benefits to equine massage pad use for your horse.
What is Equine Massage?
Massage can be very beneficial to horses, easing pain and muscle tension, and improving health, well being and performance.
Equine Massage Techniques You Can do at Home: Belly Stretches
There are lots of Equine Massage techniques you can do at home, some of these include the brilliant belly stretches. These are a great way to strengthen your horse’s back and they work a little like doing a sit-up or a crunch does for us. They work the horse’s pectorals, or ‘abs’ which then leads to a stronger back.
Is There an Equine McTimoney Chiropractor near me?
People often ask “is there is an Equine McTimoney Chiropractor near me?” so I thought I’d do a post to introduce myself. My name is Emily Walters from McTimoney Animal Therapy and I am a fully trained canine and equine McTimoney Chiropractor and massage therapist based in Worcestershire.
Home Remedies for Dog Back Pain: Ice or Heat
Ice and Heat; or cryotherapy and thermotherapy, are fantastic home remedies for dog back pain as they are cheap, easy to use and commonly available. But when should you use heat and when should you use ice?
How Equine Sports Massage can Help your Horse
We all know that massage is good for our mind, body and soul, but did you also know its incredibly beneficial for your horses physical and mental well being? The tasks we ask of horses can place physical stress on the body leading to muscle fatigue, strains, adhesions and pain. Learn how Sports Massage can help your horse.
When Horse Riding, How do You Know if Your Horse is in Pain?
As horse owners, the welfare of our horses is vitally important so how do we recognise if our horse is in pain?
All animals feel pain as they have the same neurological system as humans. It is important to be able to recognise the signs of pain so action can be taken to alleviate and prevent it.
Equine Laminitis
Laminitis is a potentially fatal disease that can affect 15% of horses at some point in their lives. If your horse has been diagnosed with Laminitis it takes skill on behalf of your vet and farrier to effectively treat the problem. Laminitis occurs when the laminae within the hoof becomes inflamed and so can no longer support the coffin bone and so the weight of the horse. This can lead to the coffin bone protruding through the sole.
‘No Foot, No Horse’ in the Equine Sport
We have all heard the saying ‘no foot, no horse’ and know that our horses feet are vitally important and need to be trimmed and possibly shod frequently to allow the horse to do the jobs we ask of them in the equine sport.
Saddle Fit is Vital for Horse Riding
It is vitally important that the saddle that you use on your horses is a good fit for horse riding. Saddles that fit incorrectly can cause a multitude of problems from the horse not extending in their movement to physical damage to the muscles and spinous processes and behavioural problems.
How Your Equine Massage Therapist Can Help if Your Horse has Dental Problems
Dental issues are a common problem with horses and should be addressed by a qualified Equine dentist or vet. Sharp teeth can result in issues with accepting the bit which can then lead to issues with performance and musculoskeletal problems. Your Equine Massage Therapist and McTimoney Chiropractor will work in conjunction with the Equine Dentist to help restore levels of previous performance by reducing the pain and discomfort.
What to Expect From a McTimoney Chiropractic Treatment for Your Horse
Emily from McTimoney Animal Therapy is fully qualified and insured to take the best care of your horse. Here are the steps she will go through so you will know what to expect from your horses first treatment.