Cadence Equine

20/08/2024

Let’s talk hoof angles and trimming! Time to check your horses feet?

Well, that sounds weird -- trimming hooves for heel height. One would think, well, if you keep on trimming the heels they never get the chance to grow! But yes, there is a way to trim the hooves that will encourage more heel to grow and also bring about a more vertical toe, greater concavity, thicke...

16/08/2024

We need to see change from riders, coaches judges and what they reward if we will ever stop seeing the damage done to their musculoskeletal systems and nerves.

28/07/2024

24/06/2024

Not all too often do I see such an extreme offset bite in a horse.
As an equine neurofascial therapist I seek to find a cause for either a dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system or behavior adaptation.
The horse presented as a fit well cared for animal. Regular farrier, dentals and bodywork.
The owner providing the best care exercise and feed possible.
As therapists we cannot look at a dysfunction in isolation to all other modalities and this is why it is so important we work as a team, bodywork, Saddlefitter, farrier, dentist and veterinarian.

At first I notice spilling feed, started treatment with no predetermined ideas. Normal treatment includes test, treat, test to restore function.
This horse was pawing, showing some symptoms of pain face and low level discomfort
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Horse-Grimace-Pain-Scale-with-images-and-explanations-for-each-of-the-6-facial-action_fig2_260950013

And then this tmj, clearly function of jaw has been an issue for some time. Incisors to the right show more growth, my concern is what I cannot see.

So what do we do, we treat and look for improvement and refer for a dental re float due to adjustments and dental imbalances.
Follow up in 2-3 weeks

Trust in the understanding you know your horse best and if they show repetitive behavior patterns that seem to indicate something is nqr, that may well just be true!
Animals do tell us quietly and then they tell us louder and louder!

10/05/2024

When calm and correct signals encourages understanding and relaxation in horse training thanks to Tristan TRTmethod “spooky horse class makes progress”

Remy just because I am red, and a bit of a hot head!

15/04/2024

Happy vet rehabbers day.
So what does this mean, continuing education, working with professionals and specialists in the field to obtain clear diagnostics. Maintaining professional standards of care.
Even my own horses sometimes need a little bit of help from my healing hands.
Most importantly we share knowledge and support for each beautiful modality of treatment. Great minds creating change in beliefs and educating owners how to do things better.

01/12/2023

01/12/2023

Remy thinks the ball bouncing is boring! But on the plus side boring is good. He’s learning to take more pressure. Yes he’s. 5yo and all of a sudden he’s filling out. This is why I wait for my youngsters to mature emotionally and physically before riding them.

19/11/2023

When I just can’t move past a horse posture!
So much information from start to finish

02/11/2023

31/10/2023

Thinking about saddle fitting?

25/09/2023

Dr Raquel has vast experience with horses and this course is a must if you’d like to understand more about you horse and prehab correctly.

Ok, So I have done a thing and am launching my first ever online course!!! I would love for you to join me!!.
There is no better motivator then just to jump in an do it!!
I am limiting the course to 30 participants as it is created to provide personalised feedback for you and your horse.

🦄Equine Functional Posture: Stability to Strength
It is a 6 week course plus an introductory module
💥It is valued at over $1800
🔥This is a one time introductory offer of $529🔥

https://raquel-butler.mykajabi.com/offers/n5HdpCQ2
This comprehensive online Equine Functional Posture (EFP): Stability to Strength course will give valuable skills to explore and assess the horses posture through your hands and observation skills. You will also gain a valuable insight into the influencing factors of a horses posture.
The course is run over 6 weeks with a module released each week. 🦄Module 1 focuses on the observation of posture.
🦄Module 2 develops your assessment skills of the physical influences of posture.
🦄Module 3 enables you to explore the benefits of variable feeding positions and develop a plan for your horse.
🦄Module 4 explores the application of spinal mobilisation exercises to enhance your horses postural strength.
🦄Module 5 you will discover exercises to aid your horses posture in motion.
🦄Module 6 Will further explore exercises in motion to create balance and postural control.

🧐There will be a informative videos with explanations and a weekly live Q & A session to discuss your progress. This course will be interactive with personalised feedback and interactive supportive sessions to aid you on your postural journey with your horse.
😇You will gain valuable tools to improve your horses’s posture and mobility, physical and mental balance, longevity, soundness and the best of all your connection.
This course will begin on Sunday the 15th of October at 9am.
👀There will be an introductory session on Monday the 16th of October at 7:30pm. then weekly for 6 further weeks.
There will also be private facebook group.

https://raquel-butler.mykajabi.com/offers/n5HdpCQ2

🤝I am Dr. Raquel Butler a Biomechanical Medicine Veterinarian who teaches animal osteopathy, chiropractic and the Equinology EQ100 body work course in Australia and NZ. I have been a lecturer in Equine Science and have my own bodywork practice Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics. I am passionate about posture and movement in horses to enhance performance, wellbeing and longevity so as to prevent injury. This will be an amazing course to create tools in your tool box to help your horse.

21/08/2023

Rainscald and natural remedy calendula off.
Antiseptic, lymphatic, anti inflammatory.
Anti microbial
An infusion for external use 1-2g-150ml
Ointment 2-5%

A little bit of flower power