Ashtree Equine Rehabilitation

17/08/2024

🩸WOUND CASE🩸 ⬇️

Here we have 21yo Quarter Horse gelding, Ebby 🧡
It seems as though poor Ebby was a little too inspired by the Olympics this year, and fancied trying his hand at gymnastics! He has previously undergone sarcoid removal via laser, which left a significant area of scar tissue around his stifle and sheath. Unfortunately scar tissue is much less flexible and supple than it would have been before, and this can leave it susceptible to tearing. The likely event is that Ebby slipped in the field and did the splits, leaving this rather enormous injury for his poor mum to find in the morning - he had torn almost completely from his stifle to his sc***um.
Luckily for Ebby, his mum was straight on the phone to us, and he was brought to ours and met by Tom (Chine House Equine Hospital) who assessed him.

As you’d imagine, given the very limited options in terms of bandaging or suturing due to the wound location, treatment has been steady and conservative. The wound has been diligently cleansed twice daily with Vaseline applied to the legs to prevent skin burns, and he has of course had a course of antibiotics and pain relief.

Ebby did develop an interesting (but not too unusual) complication, where air is ‘sucked in’ through the wound and becomes trapped under the skin - this is known as subcutaneous emphysema. This does create an added risk of air being trapped around the lungs and restricting breathing, so we closely monitored Ebby’s respiratory rate throughout each day. To reduce the spread of air Ebby was strictly box rested, as more movement means more air being pulled into the wound.
He has also received Low Level Laser Therapy treatments twice daily, and we have applied Manuka honey from Day 14 onward.
The wound is looking superb at this stage, the emphysema has completely gone and he has begun his daily handwalking. We are hoping to keep the tissue quite mobile as it heals, with the aim of preventing a similar incident occurring again in the future!

I have compiled a few clips into one video as I don’t have the option to upload multiple vids and photos, but as always if you have any specific questions about this case or require help with your own horse, please do get in touch ✉️ 🐎

16/08/2024

Hello everyone 👋🏼
What a six weeks this has been 🌪️🤩
After the most perfect wedding and honeymoon, it’s been firmly back to reality and all systems go!
We have a really interesting wound case in for rehabilitation which I’ll update you all on tomorrow, a lovely bunch of horses getting some support with their education and of course our wonderful full liveries receiving all their usual care and attention 😇

Looking forward to giving you all some more detailed posts over the next few days, it’s been lovely to have a break but can’t wait to share what else we’ve been up to! 🌟🐎

02/07/2024

💫 Notice to all our clients and followers 💫

As some of you know, I’m off this week and next for my wedding and honeymoon! 💒👰🏼‍♀️
Everything will of course run as normal for the horses at home, our fantastic head girl Chloe will be keeping everything going like clockwork 🕰️
Enquiries and messages will be dealt with when I’m back from our honeymoon, and bookings for TheraPlate, LLLT and rehab livery will reopen from 15th July.

See you on the other side! 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️🤍

24/06/2024

💛POSITION FILLED💛

Weekend position available 🌟
📍 LE12 6TE

Due to an increase in horses, we are looking for an extra pair of hands on the yard. Saturdays and Sundays essential, if also available some Fridays that would be super. To start immediately, as an absolute minimum we need cover for 6/7th and 13/14th July.

Very straightforward role, includes stable duties (feed, muck out AM, skip out PM, fill hay grills), general care (pick feet, rug changes, brush over, fly sprays), bring in & turn out. Horses are currently split with some out overnight and some during the day, so it’s a nice manageable workload.
Horses are all safe and kind but a few can be sharp, so experienced and capable individual preferred.
Over 18s only as must be able to take sole charge if needed, must work to a high standard and be a cheerful personality - no grumpies please! ❌

Work will need to be split AM & PM with a few hours off in the afternoons, so a local freelancer (or someone with other work in the area) would be most suitable. Own PL insurance essential, BGA or similar.

Please send us a message in the first instance with your experience and rates, and we will get in touch as quickly as we can.

Please share, and feel free to tag anyone who may be suitable!

21/06/2024

🔴Low Level Laser Therapy 🔴

LLLT (also referred to as Cold Laser) uses specific wavelengths of red and infrared light to target pain, reduce inflammation, repair tissue and accelerate healing ♦️

It is a non-invasive and drug-free therapy that yields fantastic results, as shown below with one of our own horses ⬇️ These photos are 5 weeks apart, with the horse fully sound and returning to work - initial prognosis was significantly longer! She received 3x daily treatments, alongside meticulous wound care 🧼🏥

LLLT isn’t just for wounds, other horses that may benefit include those experiencing:
🔺 Arthritis
🔺 Lymphangitis and cellulitis
🔺 Soft tissue injuries
🔺 Capped hocks, splints, spavins etc
🔺 Kissing spine and SI pain
🔺 Joint inflammation
🔺 Muscular tension and dysfunction

If your horse is struggling with something not mentioned above, just message us to see whether they might benefit!

We welcome visiting horses for single LLLT treatments, but for an intensive course why not consider our livery package - starting at just £25 per day and includes up to 3x treatments per day, as well as full care, ad-lib hay and feed 🐎

www.ashtreeequinerehabilitation.co.uk

18/06/2024

She’s fresh and she’s wobbly, but she is BACK 💪🏼😭🍓
We had to break out the trusty old exercise saddle as she has filled out (to put it politely) and now needs hers adjusting, but my god is it good to be back behind these orange ears 🥹🧡

16/06/2024

Retirement livery George clearly loving life in the slow lane 🦛🥰
We do have one space available in our retirement field, also suitable for resting horses and youngstock 💫

15/06/2024

We are very pleased to be sponsoring a Best Playing Pony award at this year’s tournament 🏆
Hope to see lots of you there, it’s sure to be a great day out 🥂

It’s just over a week away. Our finest Silverware, the mighty Aston Martin Nottingham Assam Cup is up for grabs again. Come along and watch the hugely competitive 4g Victor Ludorum Super League teams battling it out to see who will lift the trophy!
Spectators welcome.
Sunday car passes required, tickets on the gate available.

14/06/2024

Everybody enjoys a pamper, whether you’re 8hh or nearly 18hh 😆 🐜🦕

12/06/2024

A wander down the drive behind the happiest ears 🩶🤍

05/06/2024

You know they’re big when this is your view as you tack up!! 🫣🪜

04/06/2024

So good to have Louise from Baileys Horse Feeds on the yard this morning, giving everyone a weigh and condition score ⚖️ ✅
Such a fantastic service and we’re really pleased with how everyone is looking! We’ll monitor their condition weekly with weigh tapes to check for fluctuation, and Louise will be back with the weighbridge in a couple of months.
Here are a few snaps of some of our residents having their weigh, and some little samples and goodies for our full liveries 🎁🛍️

03/06/2024

📍 LE12
Now that our full liveries are all moved in and settled in our new home, I’m beyond excited to be opening our doors back up to rehabilitation clients!!
A brief list of some of our services ⬇️

🔹Wound care and bandage changes
🔹Post-op care and monitoring
🔹Box rest & reintroduction to turnout
🔹Handwalking and returning to work
🔹Fitness building & preseason training
🔹Weight loss
🔹Topline and conditioning
🔹Rehab programs for ongoing conditions such as Kissing Spine, SI weakness, etc.
🔹Ex-racehorse retraining

For anyone who hasn’t been to see us before, our fantastic facilities include:

🔸TheraPlate, Cold Laser & Microcurrent Therapy
🔸Large, airy stables
🔸Both all-weather and grass turnout pens
🔸Secure paddocks
🔸Three arenas, including XC Arena with water, steps and 250m canter around track - ideal for strengthening exercises
🔸Twin solarium bays
🔸66ft, extra wide, covered horse walker
🔸Companions available
🔸 Nightly checks with staff onsite

Prices start from just £185 per week, and always include full livery, feed, forage and bedding💰
We work happily alongside vets and other professionals wherever required, and have a fantastic track record 🌟
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch via messenger or WhatsApp.

Shares appreciated! 💙

29/05/2024

Some of our gorgeous residents enjoying the sunshine between showers today ☀️
All looking absolutely fantastic 💎🩵

24/05/2024

🌱 SHORT TERM GRASS LIVERY 🌱

With the recent rain and warm weather, we are in the (very fortunate) position of having too much grass! We’re therefore offering 4 weeks grass livery at a significantly reduced rate, for a maximum of 4 horses. Ideal for someone wanting to rest or maintain their field, or just to give their horses a few weeks holiday.
Can be DIY (checks and poo picking done yourself) or we can do checks and paddock sweep, price will adjust accordingly. Water in field, perimeter is hedges, post and rail and mains-powered electric fencing. Use of facilities not included but can be discussed.

Please share, or tag if you know anyone looking!
📍 LE12 6TE

24/05/2024

How cute is this little guy?! 🤩 He’s with us for a holiday whilst his owners are away, safe to say he’s stealing hearts 😍
We love meeting new faces for holiday livery, so if you’re booking your summer hols then why not plan one for your horse as well ☀️🏖️

23/05/2024

The update I’ve been so hopeful to give but so cautious to write ⬇️

The word miraculous gets thrown around a lot, but I’m struggling to find anything else to say! The recovery this little horse has made from the position she was in just under a month ago is near unbelievable.

The long shot paid off tenfold and all her sutures held, not only the external sutures closing the wound but also the ones (near solely) responsible for holding her muscle together. I’m sure she’ll say it’s luck, but I cannot praise Lucy Joyce (Chine House Equine Hospital) enough for the supreme job she did with this wound - by torchlight on a Sunday night, might I add! These photos really do show the incredible healing progression in such a short time, I’ve watched it with my own eyes and it still amazes me.

We were prepared for all the worst case scenarios: breakdown, lameness, infection etc. - particularly given she has had two prior bouts of cellulitis in this limb.
Despite all of the big bad maybes, we are on our way out the other side. Whether it was the swift veterinary attendance, correct medication, my prior experience, the 3x daily cold hose and red light therapy, the chocolate digestives or just bloody good fortune, my precious little horse is sound and looking forward to her next steps ❤️
We’ve got this my girl 💪🏼🍓

Chine House Veterinary Hospital
Photizo Light Therapy
Ashtree Equine Rehabilitation

14/05/2024

New kid on the block enjoying a spin down the drive in the evening sunshine, getting familiar with his new surroundings 🌍☀️ This chap is definitely becoming a fast favourite 🤎

05/05/2024

Gruesome photo warning ‼️

Quite the traumatic evening today, even for someone used to wounds and blood! My own girl Strawberry has had a freak accident coming in from the field which resulted in her impaling herself on a gate latch. She has lost a lot of blood and done a huge amount of damage to her shoulder, and now has a very long road ahead of her. I cannot thank the team at Chine House Equine Hospital enough, in particular the reception team for their swift action in diverting a vet to us within 20 minutes, and Lucy J who has done an impeccable job of trying to put Strawb back together. She has torn right through her muscle so prognosis at the minute is uncertain, but for now I’m just grateful to have her tucked back up in her stable. Makes you realise just how quickly things can happen, even in the safest and most normal of circumstances, and the importance of proper first aid training!

Huge apologies to the people awaiting a response from me, I will be back on my messages first thing in the morning 💌❤️

05/05/2024

☀️ BANK HOLIDAY ARENA HIRE ☀️

Our brand new polo showjump looks so good in the sun, we want to see your photos with it!
We have hire availability tomorrow in our XC Arena, so if you fancy some bank holiday fun in the sun then message us to book 💌
As an extra little bonus, anyone who posts a photo jumping our Polo jump before May 10th (and tags us) will get 50% off their next arena hire 💰

02/05/2024

Beautiful sunny evening spent preparing our youngstock & retirement field 😍🍃
We have ONE space remaining for this service before even having advertised, so make sure you get in quickly!

- Twice daily checks 🔍
- Herd lifestyle 🐎
- Fully hedged and fenced 🔒
- Plenty of natural shelter 🌳
- Scheduled worm counts included 🪱

📍 LE12 6TE

01/05/2024

Room with a view 🏞️🩶🤍

01/05/2024

Naked days are finally starting 🤩☀️

30/04/2024

In full swing 😍💃🏼

30/04/2024

We are all ready for our pole clinic and tea party for
Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony! 🧁
Looking forward to seeing you all today, and sharing a cake and a cuppa for Hannah’s 26th birthday.
We do still have a few last minute afternoon slots, if anyone would like to book then it is just £10 - donations to be made directly to the charity through our JustGiving link.

Happy birthday Hannah 🧁☕️🥂