LRB Equine & Canine Salt Therapy

14/08/2024

10/08/2024

I’m out about treating and can honestly still shocked about how many horse/ponies I see in fields full of ragwort. I just need to add this doesn’t apply to any of my clients today, there fields are clear.

Ragwort

There are many posts at the moment informing readers that ragwort is an unjustifiably persecuted plant with a whole set of myths promoted by the equine industry. While this plant is undeniably pretty when it comes into flower (now is the flowering season), if found in our horses pastures it is simply a plant growing in the wrong place.
What you need to know about Ragwort:
• Ragwort is a common w**d that is easy to identify due to its bright yellow flowers
• The plant is highly toxic to horses, and if eaten can lead to liver failure. The damage it does is incurable and can be fatal
• Clinical signs to look out for are: the horse may become lethargic, lose weight, show signs of colic, head pressing and they can even go blind
• It is essential you remove the plant early as the young w**d is less bitter and so more palatable for the horse
The best way to remove the plant is to pull the whole plant and roots up. Make sure you wear gloves as it can also be harmful to humans. You should then place the w**d in a bag (feed bags are ideal) and burn it.

Further information can be found by clicking on the following link

https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/pasture-management/the-dangers-of-ragwort/

26/07/2024

Good Luck Team GB! 🇬🇧

Not a post I was expecting to write and under these circumstances but as you may of heard I’ve been called up to be the 4th member of the GB team. It’s an absolute privilege and an honour to be given the trust and responsibility to be a member of the team.
I will do everything I can to support the team whilst gaining as much experience of this time as possible.
Indigro is feeling the best he’s ever felt and is ready to face what ever comes his way.
Now it’s time to come together and support Team GB

28/06/2024

The lovely Charlie enjoying his salt therapy. Wow check out that incredible mane and his tail is just as awesome!

08/06/2024

Who’s got one like this?

21/03/2024

Everyone who uses fleece rugs/ coolers on their clipped horses, I certainly have in the past, have a look at this… it makes sense when you think about it …

FLEECE RUGS/COOLERS!!!
sorry for shouting lol just gettin everyone's attention!
When clipped don't leave fleeces on your four legged friends overnight. The fleece sticks and grabs onto the short hair like velcro and pulls at it, which can be uncomfortable, and in some cases I'm seeing horses coming up in hives afterwards. This chap from today is the third one I've seen in the last couple of weeks. Thankfully he didn't need a body clip and just had his legs blended, as clipping over an existing rash would only add to the irritation

Ever notice how you often get static shocks off them when taking them off your horse? Because of the friction they create on clipped hair as the horse moves!

*fine to use to dry after baths just don't leave them on overnight particularly under other rugs*

12/02/2024

Anyone looking for stallion cover this year and want to help a very worthy cause at the same time …check this out…

there’s lots of other fantastic auction items too..

27/01/2024

❓Has your horse got a cough❓

This horrible wet winter we have had, together with more time in the stable really hasn’t helped our equine friends

LRB Equine Salt Therapy provides a natural, drug free alternative to treat that cough.
Improve breathing and performance

Your horse will need an initial treatment of 3 sessions over consecutive days.

We come to you and treat your horse within the comfort of his/ her own stable.

DM for more information or to book

We cover Staffordshire
and Derbyshire

17/01/2024

You may wonder why we pull back into the syringe when giving injections in the vein. This picture explains why. We don't pull back to make sure we're in the vessel, we do it to make sure we're in the RIGHT vessel. Today I went to give an injection and pulled back and saw blood brighter than I wanted. I decided to go and get a new dose of sedation and once again pulled back and then gave my dose of sedation. The syringe on the left was my first injection and the syringe on the right was my second injection. Does anyone know why I shouldn't have injected that first syringe? And had I injected that first injection, what would have happened?

30/12/2023

Ain’t this true folks 😂😂

24/12/2023

Happy Christmas and o all my lovely clients. Thank you for all your support over the last year. Those of you I’ve seen recently and haven’t booked appointments for I’ll be in touch in the new year, I’ve not forgotten. If you need me sooner, just drop me a message. 🎄

23/11/2023

Simple but good advise

Pelvic Flexure Impactions: I've seen 3 colics this week all with pelvic flexure impactions. This occurs due to horses drinking less, exercising less or getting a drier diet (hay is drier than grass). To prevent the condition make sure your horse drinks plenty of water (My tip: put apples in the water bucket or try some peppermint cordial), keep them exercised (lunge them if they cant go out in the field), keep feeds sloppy and monitor faecal output! The earlier we catch it the easier and quicker it can be treated!
The photo shows the location of the pelvic flexure, note the U bend and the narrowing of the intestine- its no wonder its a prime location for a blockage!

07/11/2023

Too commonly seen and causes so many problems

𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒅
Everyone likes to talk about the harm caused when a horse is ridden behind the vertical... but have you ever wondered why?

One (of the many) problems with a BTV position is that encourages incorrect flexion in the neck. In a healthy horse, the head will flex up and down at the first cervical vertebrae. This bone is known as the atlas or C1.

In an effort to avoid excessive pressure caused by a harsh bit, rider or gadgets (especially draw reins) many horses will begin flexing at the 3rd vertebrae (C3). "Broken at the 3rd" creates incorrect movement throughout the body and will quickly lead to pain and damage. Once a horse begins moving in this manner, it is extremely hard for them to unlearn and they may continue this harmful posture even when at or above the vertical.

15/10/2023

Helping horses/ponies soothes my soul as much as I help them physically 🩷

09/10/2023

WISPA Equine Sports Therapy provides a holistic service offering Equine Sports Massage, Equine Salt Therapy, Equine Kinesio Taping, Equine Cupping and Gua Sha.

16/09/2023

Who can relate to this?

24/08/2023

I’m useless at remembering to take photos and posting them! But little billy looked so chilled this morning and really came forward for his monthly top up. Billy has pollen allergies and salt therapy has really helped keep symptoms controlled this year.

It’s been a busy week catching up with a few of my regulars and the lovely DJ started his initial cleanse this week too.

21/08/2023

Well that’s harvest 2023 safely stowed away in the barns. 🎉 thank you to all my lovely patient, understanding clients I am now back in the land of the living lol!

17/08/2023

Could not say it better than this

16/07/2023

I’ve got 1 litre and 500ml in stock ( limited availability at these prices) message for price!

🌿AlvaNeem🌿

AlvaNeem is a very effective horse shampoo. AlvaNeem contains the remarkable vegetable Neem Oil, extracted from Neem seeds. Regular washing with AlvaNeem Shampoo moisturises hair from root to tip and maintains the health of the skin.

Neem oil can sooth dryness, repaired damage and removed bacteria.Used medicinally, Neem Oil contains components that prevent and eliminate fungal infections by soothing the irritation and eradicating the bacteria that causes them.

It’s a great shampoo for those suffering with feather mites, dry itchy skin or mud fever.

ℹ️ Available in 500ml or 1ltr bottles

02/07/2023

Busy day yesterday massaging to lovely horses and visiting my girl. Picture of my girl and her friend just because it’s cute and I forgot to take massage photo lol

23/06/2023

My top tip! Couple of capfuls ofAlvaSweet in with your fly masks and rugs will help keep flies away

21/06/2023

Thank you Nikki Michael
this lovely review and video. I can’t seem to share this to this page but hop over to my personal profile to see the video. X

06/06/2023

Who need horse shampoo?

Why use both ?
We love feedback from our customers and distributors and we have learnt by using a combination of both shampoos you get even better results 💕

🔵 AlvaTeaTree will lift grease and grime and is perfect for those with scurf, dilute a capful or two in a bucket of warm water, let the essential oils disperse and wash, any stubborn stains use some neat with a magic brush .
💦Rinse
🟢 AlvaNeem containing the fantastic oil pressed from the neem seed will nourish the skin and coat leaving it soft and shiny and will make those greys even whiter.

Both shampoos produce fantastic results on their own but when used in conjunction with each other the results are!

Both in stock

27/05/2023

Little Billy has been really struggling with his hay fever/pollen allergies so we brought his too forward to give him a little bit of extra help. Clever pony new the salt was helping him and h came further forward towards the machine than ever before. Salt therapy really helps him clear his airways, he was quite productive during treatment session but there definitely more that will come out in the next few days

24/05/2023

A little reminder how good my wound cream is

AlvaMiracle truly is a pot of miracles, whether you have bites, stings minor cuts and grazes reach for the pot 💚

🍃AlvaMiracle Horse Cream is a powerful antibacterial cream that is specially formulated to help sooth minor open wounds, cuts and sores. AlvaMiracle Cream calms insect bites and stings and its natural moisturizing properties help to rejuvenate and tone damaged skin. It’s also very beneficial in helping to ease the effects of sunburn, heat and nettle rash and helping to maintain healthy skin. AlvaMiracle Cream is very easy to apply and gives you the most effective results in the shortest period of time. Contains Tea Tree Oil and AloeVera

Available in 100g pots - order yours today

24/05/2023

AlvaHorse

Just a reminder I stock a range of AlvaHorse products that I can bring to your horses appointment or you can collect from mine. So I’m going to be show casing a few over the next few days. Starting with AlvaShadow!

With grass pollen at a all time high during this sunny weather ☀️ have you noticed your horses with running eyes?

AlvaShadow not only is great for the show ring but by applying a small amount around the eyes it will help keep flies at bay and help reduce pollen getting into the eyes.

Containing lavender essential oil it will also help reduce the flies on their face 📢 Lavender is such a versatile oil with so many benefits, including repelling insects and bugs. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help to heal bug bites and stop the itching.

🌿Comment to order yours