Atypical myopathy (sycamore myopathy) is a severe and often fatal muscle disorder caused by your horse eating sycamore seeds, leaves or seedlings. It can occur at any time of the year but is most common in the autumn. Find out more here.
The equine hamstring group consists of; the Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus that work together to move the hind limbs.
Ulcers in horses are common and can have a huge impact. So how do you recognise if your horse has ulcers and how do you treat them?
As lockdown drags on you may want to try something different with your horse. Here are some easy equine massage techniques.
People often wonder ‘Is there any Equine Massage near me?’. If you are in Worcestershire then the answer is ‘YES!’.
So we’re reaching the end of 2020 and what a year it has been! I’m considering myself very lucky that work has continued to be busy, so as a thank you I’m offering a free treatment for your horse or dog.
Equine sports massage benefits include increased relaxation and flexibility, and reduced tension, pain and muscular adhesions.
Is there an ‘equine chiropractor near me?’ Yes! I am your Local McTimoney Chiropractor and Massage Therapist and I cover the West Midlands.
Is There an Equine Massage Therapist near me? I am a fully trained Equine Massage Therapist covering Worcestershire and surrounding areas.
Equine box rest can turn normally well mannered horse turns into complete nightmares! Read on to find out some top tips for equine box rest.
Equine massage techniques to this area are easy to for owners to use and can help relieve soreness and tension leading to a happy horse.
Horse riding can be damaging for your horse, which is why you must take precautions to ensure your horse’s back remains strong and healthy.
Massage can be very beneficial to horses, easing pain and muscle tension, and improving health, well being and performance.
When you are looking for someone to come and work with your horses, its sometimes hard to know what you need and what you should be looking for. All practitioners, even in the same disciplines, work slightly differently and so its important they ’get’ you and your horse for the maximum benefit. A good place to start is by understanding how different types of therapist work. So what is the difference between an equine osteopath and a McTimoney chiropractor.
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.
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic is a gentle technique used to restore movement and help your horses back problems.
Winter is fast approaching and now is the time to do those jobs you’ve been putting off:
People are now beginning to realise the benefits of equine massage and the positive effect not only on our equine athletes but also for the animals we keep for pleasure activities.
If you’re considering buying your own horse, the chances are that you’re already well-versed in basic husbandry, riding and equine care. But before you invest, there are a few things you should consider
Sarcoids are the most common nodular skin condition and they vary greatly in size and appearance. Although they are non-life threatening they tend to be locally invasive, hard to treat, and can result in the horse being destroyed due to poor quality of life.
