Water Treadmill
EMS + BOX REST = an extremely overweight horse at risk of laminitis.
Start weight 617Kgs
End Weight 566Kgs
Total weight loss = 51kgs 🎉
Result - EMS reversal and happy horse and owner 🐴
“I just wanted to bring you up to date with Quigley, he has had two blood tests since he left Rookery. Once before he went back on the grass and once on the grass. Both were back to normal - so thanks again for all your help with him - it has given us a whole new start xx”
#equinemetabolicsyndrome #WeightLoss #equinefitness
For less than £90 for 3 treatments, this natural, non invasive treatment can help alleviate skin and respiratory conditions #saltchamber #halotherapy #EquineAsthma #equineallergies
Our clients come in all shapes and sizes ❤️
And if you need a water tray we have a 2ft and 6ft 💦🦈
Salt therapy for equine asthma, skin conditions and general health
This treatment for horses is a natural approach that involves introducing dry mineral salts into the horse's respiratory system and coat in a controlled manner.
The purpose of this treatment is to replenish depleted mineral salts, revitalize cells, alleviate mucus congestion, and address various skin conditions such as dermatitis, mud fever, mallanders, sallenders, and overall wound care.
It has been observed that this treatment is beneficial in accelerating the recovery of horses from travel sickness and anxiety. The underlying principle of this treatment is similar to the therapy used for humans, known as halo therapy, but it is specifically applied to horses.
#salttherapy #equineasthma #halotherapy
💦Water Treadmill Study💦
'The vast majority of horses present no problems and quickly habituate to the exercise. Once habituated, horses show a high constancy in stride variables.
The movement of the belt makes it difficult for an exuberant horse to buck or rear and so the horse is more constrained than during in-hand walking or on a horse walker.'
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080616303719
#equinerehabilitation #equinewatertreadmill #rehabilitationliveryuk #equinefitness
We are thrilled that our client’s are now confirming insurance payouts on this machine and vet’s are calling to ask which setting’s would benefit specific issues. #watchthisspace #limfa #scienceneversleeps
With a Champion AND a Reserve Champion both at London International Horse Show, we can safely say we have made dreams come true 😍 #limfa #splinttherapy
Do you remember Todd? The horse that the owners were told to euthanise due to Degenerative Joint Disease/Bone Spurs?
Well we have an update for you all. This will be posted tomorrow 22nd January at 5.30pm
#limfa #SAVETODD #cytocure
2023 Year in View - WOW what a year of firsts for us! We hosted our first ever riding club series on behalf of Cheshire Riding Club and loved the friendly and supportive atmosphere it provided. Then we were title sponsors at The Rookery Equine Cheshire Horse Show 29th May 2023 where everybody had a fantastic time (lets hope the weather is as good in 2024!). Grace then introduced her speciality with bit & bridle fitting consultations through Rookery Bit and Bridle Fitting. We hosted a number of international student days with Harper Adams University and have introduced a ground breaking new therapy machine with Limfa Therapy which we are thoroughly excited to be seeing some more research throughout 2024 with both this machine alongside new regenerative medicine techniques. All whilst still continuing to provide fitness and rehabilitation to horses on a day visit and livery basis. All this could not be achieved without the amazing girls that work at Rookery Equine and continue to work so hard every single day. 2024 is going to be bringing more exciting adventures and we can’t wait to share it all with you. In the meantime I think we all deserve a well earned rest. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and thank you for all your continued support. ❤️
Today we said a fond farewell to Merseyside Police Dog and Mounted Section Police Horse Amber. But not before a little schooling session the the police officers who were keen to learn how the water treadmill sessions have benefitted one of their own horses ❤️ #IRVAP #equinewatertreadmill #rehabilitationlivery
Merseyside Police Dog and Mounted Section Police horse Amber showing everyone how it’s done. 😍#IRVAP #equinewatertreadmill #mphamber
Warning - this reel may make you cry! Meet Todd, at 6 years old he was showing promise as a top potential show jumper when he sustained a field injury at the beginning of the year. After completing his time on box rest it was apparent he was not improving. Over a period of months, x-rays were showing bone remodelling at an alarming rate and Todd’s lameness was so severe it was advised he be PTS. Todd has since become a donor horse for use with the Limfa machine and has used it 3 x per week for the last 2 months. Last Tuesday he was lunged once more where a significant improvement was witnessed and the new x-rays have shown a re-structure within the bone remodelling. Todd has also been the first horse in the UK to try a new stem cell and cell renew using his own fat that can work alongside the Limfa machine to help stimulate new cells at site of injury. We are still a long way from Todd being out of the woods but we are thrilled with how far he has come in just 2 months. #limfa #vanguardequestrian
The beautiful Jack we t hone today after 3 weeks of fitness on the water treadmill following kissing spine surgery. This is his journey, showing him initially weak and unbalanced to a strong horse ready to go out there once more. We wish Jack and his owner the very best in their partnership and look forward to following their progression throughout 2024 ❤️#kissingspine #equinerehabilitation
Amazingly these horses just chill out and sleep during these Limfa treatments 💤
Research has shown that horses with carpal (knee) osteoarthritis undergoing water treadmill exercise had increased postural stability compared to those exercised on a normal overground treadmill. This means that arthritic horses could benefit from regular water treadmill use. #equinearthritis #equinefitness #olderhorse
💥Limfa Splint Therapy💥EVERY horse that has completed the initial 6 session treatment are seeing big improvements in their horses splint sizes. This guy had a splint on the medial aspect of BOTH forelimbs and we managed to reduce the size of both significantly at the same time using the dual treatment. Left fore circumference started at 24.5cm and reduced to 21.9cm 💥Left fore splint length started at 7.2cm and reduced to 3.2 cm 💥Right fore circumference started at 24.1cm and reduced to 22.2cm 💥Left fore splint length started at 7.3cm and reduced to 2.7cm 💥Owner is thrilled and as the treatment is non invasive can continue to treat the horse even after the initial 6 sessions #limfa #splinttherapy #rookeryequine
With 14 horses booked on to the water treadmill for Monday, Friday’s are always full clean down days where the water gets replaced and all the equipment cleaned and ready to ensure your horse is safe from any potential contaminations #IRVAP #equinewatertreadmill #approvedyard
