To blanket or not to blanket? That’s one of the most controversial/talked about things this time of year! These three girls have healthy and thick winter coats! They are all young (under the age of 6), and have access to forage and water all day. I only blanket them when it is -30 and colder (with a wind chill), or if it is a wet snow and they are not able to create a layer of thick snow on their backs to insulate themselves. #coldweatherhorsecare #horseblankets #HorseCare #equihealthcanada
It’s feeling like almost -40 today ☃️🥶All of the horses got their blankets put on them last night, and they will stay on today until some nicer weather rolls in. #coldweatherhorsecare #horseblanket #coldweather
My gelding, Sonnee, underwent surgery on his left front carpal bone (“knee”) two winters ago. After a recent suggestion from another equine professional, I researched kinesiology taping applications that would support his “knee”. Even though we have undergone several months of rehab and recovery since his surgery, it is important to continue supporting him through various modalities, including massage therapy, proper trimming, and kinesiology taping.
The video below is an example of one of the applications I found - “knee” support taping. I chose to apply the tape bilaterally (on both knees) so he would feel balanced in his everyday movement.
The tape above his eyes covers his TMJ (temporomandibular joint, a.k.a. the jaw joint); the purpose of this application is to offload his TMJ and relieve pain.
Sonnee stood great for me while I taped him up!
