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What an absolutely stunning photo of one of our regular swimmers, Tonka. Pictured here with owner Claire at the annual Western Equestrian Society Championship show. It's so nice to see such wonderful results from our clients! ๐
We have drop-in appointments and livery spaces available this week. Whether you are struggling with the hard ground or are worried about your horses weight, please do get in touch! ๐
Another fantastic result for Lady. Losing 40kg during her stay with us ๐ช
We have drop-in appointments available this week and a few spaces for swimming livery. โบ๏ธ
This year's hay for sale. ๐พ
Excellent quality Meadow hay.
2.2m long, 80cm wide, 80cm tall.
Collection only but we are able to load!
Claverdon, Warwick.
ยฃ30 per bale. Please share โบ๏ธ
(Photo of last year's bale)
Monday morning motivation ๐
This little guy Storm came and stayed with us for 10 days while his owner was on holiday. He lost nearly 30kg and went home much fitter. ๐๐ผ
If you're struggling with your horses weight or you're going away the last few weeks of the summer holidays, don't hesitate to get in touch! ๐ค
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Are you going on your summer holiday? โฑ๏ธ
Leaving your horse behind and worried about them gaining weight or losing fitness while you're gone? ๐
We have holiday livery spaces available at the moment. Please message or call to discuss. ๐ค
Home time for Ziggy today! After losing an impressive 50kg during his stay with us. ๐คฉ
Ziggy is in need of steroid injections, so came to us to lose some weight before hand. ๐๐ผ
How wonderful does this boy look ๐
Humbug came for a swim, clip and stay last week. We have a few of these spaces available. ๐ฅ
We also have stables coming available this week for swimming livery. Whether it be holiday cover, rehabilitation, or weight loss. Please get in touch if you'd wish to book. ๐
We have a few drop-in appointments left for this coming week. Message for available times. ๐
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This lovely mare Pinot stayed with us for 2 weeks for weight loss. She swam every day and went on the walker. We built her up slowly, starting with just 2 lengths. She was up to 12 a day by the start of week 2.
We are over the moon with her transformation ๐๐ผ
We have some spaces coming available this week, so if you are thinking of sending your horse to us, don't hesitate to drop us a message. โบ๏ธ
Goldie ๐
This lovely mare left us today after staying for nearly 3 weeks due to steroid induced Laminitis. She absolutely did not look the sort to get Laminitis. ๐ข
When she arrived, she had heat in her feet and wasn't moving brilliantly. Today, when she left, her feet were cold, and she trotted up showing great signs of improvement. She lost nearly 40kg to add. ๐
We wish Goldie and her owner Bev the best of luck with the rest of her recovery ๐งก
Are you going on holiday soon and worried about leaving your horse behind? Why not book them in to stay with us. A great way to keep on top of your horses weight and fitness while you're away. ๐
We have space for June and July at the moment, but we do get booked up quickly. Please message for more information. โบ๏ธ
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๐โโ๏ธ Swimming for horses to help with weight loss ๐โโ๏ธ
๐ธ Weโve received these before and after photos of one of our clients, Amber, as she goes along her weight loss journey!
Amber is a beautiful Welsh Section D who, like many of us, finds it very easy to put on the pounds! ๐ท๐
After the birth of her last foal, her owners were conscious that she had a bit of baby weight to lose. To give her a head start (and in addition to a calorie-controlled diet), Amber went on a two week swimming holiday, where she regularly swam lengths in a special equine pool under the guidance of a professional team ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
The bottom picture of Amber is from after her holiday - she certainly came back fitter and able to continue her ridden exercise and diet at home ๐ช
Horses have a natural ability to swim, thanks to their wild ancestors needing to cross occasional bodies of water to survive. They swim with their heads elevated above the water, and move their legs in a doggy paddle style.
Benefits of swimming include:
๐ฆ Building fitness and stamina
๐ฆ Promoting weight loss
๐ฆ Low impact, non-concussive exercise, avoiding additional stress on joints and soft tissue
There are various yards across Warwickshire which offer an equine pool for client use. Weโre very happy to give our clients advice on whether or not swimming could be suitably incorporated into your horseโs exercise/weight loss programme. The most important thing is to gradually expose your horse to swimming, and build up the lengths over time as it can be very tiring for the horse ๐ด
๐ Weโve got some more photos and videos to share of more clients swimming - watch this space!
Trish ๐
This lovely little lady stayed with us for a week, aiding her recovery from laminitis. She lost 37kg. ๐ช
We have drop in spaces this Friday and Saturday. And don't forget your free weigh until the end of May! ๐ซถ
Please message to book ๐
Toby ๐ค
Another successful weight loss ๐ช Toby came to stay to get fitter and lose a bit of weight. He lost 29kg in 5 days. ๐ค He had been swimming with us before so we were able to kick start straight off with 12 lengths a day ๐
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Troy came to stay with us for 10 days for weight loss and fitness. He left us this morning an impressive 45kg lighter. ๐๐ He went on the walker every morning for 30 minutes and worked up to swimming 12 lengths a day ๐ช
Our stables are filling up fast, so if you're thinking of booking your horse in to stay, please do so as soon as possible. ๐
Keeping your horse at an ideal weight is so important this time of year to reduce the risk of Laminitis and other joint/lameness issues ๐ค
Don't forget we are still offering a free weigh with every swim until the end of May! ๐ซก
Lovely little lady, Trish, warming up after a swim ๐
We have drop-in visits available this week, and livery spaces are coming available from next week. ๐
Happy Monday everyone x
Get booked in for a swim and keep on top of your horses weight! Free weigh with every swim until the end of May โบ๏ธ
โญโญ Monthly Theme continued - Body Condition Scoring - Risks of keeping your horse overweight โญโญ
Laminitis is one of the biggest concerns for an overweight horse, this is a very painful and debilitating condition which can cause rotation of the pedal bone. It takes a lot of management and veterinary/farriery intervention for an animal to recover from laminitis. It is best to prevent this condition before it occurs by keeping your horses at a healthy weight.
Similarly, horses that are overweight and develop insulin resistance are susceptible to a condition called Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). This is a syndrome in which the metabolism is deranged and can cause issues with energy metabolism, fat composition, clotting issues, inflammation and damage to blood vessels. Keeping your horse slim, fit and healthy can help prevent them from developing EMS.
Overweight horses/ponies and donkeys put additional stress on their joints which can lead to the development of arthritis. Arthritis is a chronic condition that cannot be reversed and can be increasingly hard to manage. Once the animal has lost some weight this additional pressure is taken away and they will have a much more positive response to treatment.
If you have any questions regarding this, or any other topic, please call us on 01295 670501 and speak to one of our experienced vets.
With the worrying increase of Laminitis and weight gain we are seeing, we are offering a FREE weigh worth ยฃ5 with every swim until the end of May!
Please share with your friends ๐ฅณ
We currently have spaces for swimming livery:
โข Holiday cover
โข Rehabilitation
โข Weight loss
โข General fitness
Please message or call to discuss ๐
We also have some spaces this week for drop-in visits. Monday to Saturday. ๐
Book in for a swim if your worried about your horses weight ๐โค๏ธ
๐ค Yesterday we asked you how much Wilf weighedโฆ well hereโs the answer!
Wilf weighed 449kg - slightly heavier than he should be (sorry Wilf!) so heโs been advised to lay off the spring grass ๐
Some of you were very close with your guesses and some of you were a bit further off - we wonโt tell Wilf about some of the heavier guesses ๐
Donโt forget weโre always here to support you with managing your horseโs weight and are happy to offer advice personalised to your horse and any other conditions they may have that affect how you may take action.
A fantastic fitting service! For all your hoof boot needs ๐
Did you know we have hoof boot fitters all over the UK to help you find the perfect fit? ๐๐ด
From the very North of Scotland to the very south of England, and even the Isle of Man ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Take a look at the link below for more information and to find your nearest fitter.
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๐ https://thehoofbootshop.co.uk/fitting-appointment
What a transformation ๐โค๏ธ
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This lovely boy came to stay with us for a week while his owner was recovering from a hip operation. He has Arthritis and Navicular. He lost 35kg during his stay with us. ๐ซถ
Please message us if you're planning on booking your horse in to stay with us for holiday cover/ weight loss/ rehabilitation. Spaces are filling up fast ๐
Humbug came for an overnight stay and a clip!
Gorgeous little 3 year old had his first clip and two swims. ๐ฅฐ
We have a couple of spaces available for next week for this offer. If you want to start the season looking smart and beat the dreaded shedding, get booked in! Onsite professional clipper โ๏ธ๐
Also, spaces for swimming livery, whether it be holiday cover, weight loss or rehab, and drop-in visits for next week ๐
Ria stayed with us for 5 days while her owner was away on a short break. She lost 28kg and had a full clip while she stayed ๐
We have 2 spaces for next week for our stay, swim and clip. Drop your horse off for one night. They can have a clip of your choice and two swims! Get rid of the moulting coats and start the season ready! ๐
Please drop us a message for more info. ๐
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With the spring grass coming through we are seeing an increase in laminitis cases. Itโs important to prevent laminitis and recognise the clinic signs
โWhat is laminitisโ
Laminitis is a condition which causes inflammation of the laminae. Laminae holds the pedal bone in position within the hoof.
What causes laminitis ๐ค
โ๏ธIncreased sugar intake from fresh spring grass
โ๏ธOverweight ponies and horses are unfortunately more susceptible and this is often common in our native breeds who are very fond of food!
โ๏ธIt is more likely to affect ponies or horses with EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome)
โ๏ธAn increased risk of laminitis is common in ponies or horses with Cushingโs Disease
What are the signs of laminitis?๐ด
โReluctance to walk or move forwards
โDifficulty making tight turns
โWeight shifting from one foot to another
โ increased digital pulses, these can felt by the back of your horses fetlock
โincreased heat in the foot
โLameness especially on hard ground
How can you help minimise the risk of laminitis?
โ๏ธManaging your horseโs weight effectively. Overweight horses are much more susceptible to suffering with laminitis. Your vet can help with a weight loss plan if needed
โ๏ธGood regular hoof care with a registered farrier
โ๏ธIf you suspect your pony or horse may have EMS or Cushingโs seek testing from your veterinary surgeon to confirm this
If you suspect that your horse or pony may be showing early signs of laminitis please contact your vet immediately to arrange a visit
We have had a worrying increase of overweight horses coming to stay with us recently. Some borderline laminitis. It's so important to get on top of your horses weight before spring/summer hits to reduce the risk of Laminitis and other lameness issues. ๐
The weather hasn't made this winter an easy one. So many compititions cancelled, and it's been easy to back off the work load and ride less. ๐ง
We are full this week with horses staying but will have availability from next week. Drop in visit availability for this week and next. Please call or pm to book. ๐
Calling all Teamchasers ๐ฃ
With the spring season just a few weeks away. Get some serious fitness into your horses with a weekly swim! Drop-in visits are available every morning except Sundays ๐
Fantastic photo of regular swimmer Abu and ๐
Hands up if you're fed up of riding the rain? ๐โโ๏ธ
Why not book a drop-in visit and build your horses fitness without the stress of nowhere dry to ride!
We have spaces tomorrow and the rest of the week, including Saturday ๐
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Great blow from Marleen today from Knowle Racing, after swimming 18 lengths ๐๐ผ We swim have to swim Marleen with one person as she' is quite a quirky little mare and rushes in if there's two people leading her ๐ #racehorsesofinstagram #cardio #fitness #equineswimming
Treacle taking a dip this morning ๐๐ Did you know if your horse or pony has laminitis or a lameness issue that requires hydrotherapy and your vet has recommended swimming, your insurance will pay for it as alternative therapy. (Which is complementary treatment.) In most cases, they will pay for the swim and half of the cost of livery if your horse is staying with us. It's worth a call if you're struggling with Laminitis already this year. ๐
Meet Tali ๐ Tali has been swimming with us in the past and has recently returned . He has arthritis in his hocks and has had mild laminitis in the past (stress related not over weight), but due to the laminitis, his owner won't use steroids. His mobility is poor at present, so he needed swimming to help his arthritis and loosen up to give him more mobility โบ๏ธ If you have a horse that is in need of steroids and you're worried about their weight, be sure to book in as swimming is a fantastic aid to lose weight before the use of steroids.๐
Bing having his last swim this morning before Badminton horse trials next weekend. We wish him and @nickyhilleventing the very best of luck ๐ค๐ #eventersofinstagram #badmintonprep #fitness #horsesofinstagram #equineswimming
An overdue introduction to Pierre, who suffered a tendon injury racing and has been with us the past few months for stable rest and walker exercise. ๐ค This was his first swim yesterday. He will continue with the walker and now swim once a week to help his leg recover and strengthen ๐ซถ 'Frog' as he's fondly known by our team is the yard favourite with his cheeky character ๐ We always have space for these sorts of cases. Horses needing box rest for a longer period of time. ๐๐ผ #racehorsesofinstagram #boxrest #rehabilitation #equineswimming #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #frenchbred #hydrothreapy
A great result for Woody, losing an impressive 36kg during his stay with us. Swimming 12 lengths and walker exercise daily for two weeks. ๐๐ผ We've already started seeing cases of Laminitis, get booked in now, and get on top of your horses weight ๐ #equestrian #equineswimming #equinerehabilitation #hydrotherapy #weightloss #sundaymotivation
Jack the jumper from Knowle Racing, demonstrating the perfect swimming technique with a nice long stretch ๐ ##racehorsesofinstagram #equineswimming #stretch #hydrotherapy
Happy New Year! ๐ฅณ๐พ Why not make your new year's resolution to keep on top of your horse or ponies weight before it gets out of hand with lameness or laminitis.. prevention is better than cure!! ๐ค We are open for drop-in visits every morning except for Sundays. We also have a weigh bridge you can use! Please drop us a message or call to discuss ๐ฅฐ #poniesofinstagram #equineswimming #weightloss #staysound #laminitiswatch #horsesofinstagram #equinerehabilitation
Back in business ๐๐ผ Hauraki Gulf from Knowle Racing was the first back in. He runs tomorrow at Warwick! ๐ฅณ #racehorsesofinstagram #equineswimming #fitness #horsesofinstagram #racehorse #watertherapy
Just My Type first in to swim this morning ๐ @maxcomleyracing #racehorsesofinstagram
Imac wood trained by Deborah Cole at Knowle Racing, doing a few lengths loosening up after his win at Hereford on Tuesday ๐คฉ๐๐ผ
There is no better sound.. ๐
๐ ๐ป Half term break.. ๐๐ป Are you looking for something new to add to your horses weekly regime? Going away and want to keep on top of your horses weight and fitness? We have drop-in visits available for this week and next, also swimming livery packages. Please message to book or discuss your horses needs ๐ฅฐ
Great footage of one of the racehorses we have staying, having a blow after just 8 lengths. This just shows how hard swimming works them. ๐ช We tend to always stop each horse halfway to check breathing and heart rate and give them a chance to catch their breath before doing the other half of their lengths. ๐ When horses come for the first time, we generally start off doing 3 to 5 lengths. Working up to 16 over 3 or 4 swims. Every horse is different, so we step it up accordingly. The race horses can get up to 20/22 lengths ๐๐ผ #equineswimming #racehorsesofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #equinerehabilitation
Blaze doing his thing ๐โโ๏ธ ๐
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise for horses across all disciplines. None weight bearing, meaning your horses are getting fitter and stronger without the pressure on their joints. It is also fantastic for laminitis as it speeds up the metabolism and is the only form of exercise you can do. We've also had some fantastic weight loss results lately. ๐ If you're thinking about booking your horse or pony in for swimming, whether it be for a drop-in visit or to stay. Do so as soon as possible. Our diary is filling up quickly โบ๏ธ
Weโve been really busy the last few weeks, lots of horses and ponies needing to shed some weight and great results treating those with laminitis. ๐ Please get in touch if you need a none weight bearing exercise for your horse or ponies fitness. ๐โโ๏ธ Book now for either a drop-in visit or a stay with us. โ๏ธ 07939980634
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