From The Ashes - Canine & Equine Behaviourist

22/11/2024

More fun in the snow from these 2 beauty's yesterday ❤️❤️

22/11/2024

And we had another lovely visitor today, the lovely Maize with Ais from Ashes - Canine & Equine Behaviourist. The best girl ever in the shop.

21/11/2024

Loki in his eliment ❤️ not exactly Swiss Alps but getting there 💓

21/11/2024

Look at these beauties, jildau and frosty included 😉 koda and lexi ❤️😍

21/11/2024

So let's talk equine winter hints and tricks

❄️ Horses should consume approximately 2% of its bodyweight in hay on a dry matter basis each day. Now I'm numerically dyslexic (life gave me melons) so an average 1,000 lb horse needs to eat at least 20-25lbs of hay each day depending on other factors, grab a calculator, if I could do math I would be unstoppable - thank your stars I can't😂.

❄️ Forage, forage and more forage... I use things like, hay, haylage, honeychop, alfa, havens mix. Horses need forage to keep warm during the winter. The extra heat during the fermentation helps to keep your horse warm.

❄️ Older horses need extra tlc, something like slobber mash, senior crumb, conditioning mash, turmash, pink mash. To give them a little extra calories and conditioning, put some warm water to heat them up and they may need heavier rugs as they feel the cold more.

❄️ Giving horses cold feed ie. Cold mash can cause colic so add a little warm water so it doesn't shock the system.

❄️ Snow build up - remove snow build up regularly from shod horses to prevent discomfort or bruises.

❄️ Omega 3 fatty acids are vital to maintain hoof health they retain the moisture levels in the hoof wall which helps resist bacteria and fungal infections. We all love a thrushy hoof 🤢

❄️Petroleum jelly can help prevent snow build up fyi 😉

❄️ I use my jolly ball to prevent my water trough from freezing but a half filled bottle with salt water - close the cap and leavinh it bob around also works well 😁

Hope these help ❤️❤️

21/11/2024

Pm me your animal photos in the snow and I'll post them ❤️

20/11/2024

Weather is getting colder so let's talk winter welfare for dogs:

1. Salt that's spread on the ground can poison your dogs, please wash and dry paws after they come inside - if they lick their paws you could be in for an expensive vet bill.

2. Hydration, dogs should never be left out for long periods of time with this weather but please make sure they have access to water.

3. Do your dogs wear coats/jackets? I was asked this week... Yes they do, my dogs especially whilst I'm working outside with them they wear jackets they have a waterproof and a fleece. My dogs are short furred especially my bull terrier and I like them to wear something.

4. Some dogs can't cope with central heating ie. Huskies, newfys, St benards, bernese, akitas etc. They love cold so a cooling mat or access to tiled floor ( without underfloor heating may be exactly where they choose to sleep)

5. Antifreeze bottles... This week I heard about a case where a pup chewed a bottle of antifreeze whilst left in the car, the result was disastrous. Please be very careful with it.

19/11/2024

Thank you to everyone, who likes, shares, comments on my page. Especially to those people who send more people who need help with their animals my way.

My dream was always to help as many animals in need and owners as possible and I believe word of mouth is so important, I love the fact that I'm building a reputation to "help the animals others couldn't." So a huge thankyou to everyone supporting me and recommending me as I continue to build my dream of helping and teaching. ❤️

18/11/2024

Frank Justice spoiling maze in Scamps Salon whilst she was doing patience training.

18/11/2024

So I had a fun one this morning, the owner complained about their horse being lethargic, down in itself and borderline depressed. Anyone who works with me knows how I like to cover every possibility and his blood work came back showing copper poisoning.

Funny thing is I was actually speaking to someone about it last week. Although this isn't common it's something we need to keep an eye out for.

Supplements can be very much monkey see, monkey do. This person uses it so it must be good, supplements are exactly that, they supplement what your animal needs.

Have you taken bloods before getting it?
Has it been advised by a chiro, physio, vet, behaviourist or farrier?

Please be aware of what you are giving your animals, don't follow the crowd, every animals needs are specific to age, health, weight, physical and mental conditions, and exercise demands.

18/11/2024

I am big on supporting our own, folk coffee is on the way to millstreet and it is fab 👌❤️ if your passing show Jacob and Barbara some love. Anyone who knows me knows how fussy I am with my coffee and this is amazing

16/11/2024

Whilst I am over the moon this is beginning to be recognised and spoken about.

I also feel so sorry for the youngsters I see out competing, 3,4,5 Yr olds being pushed to jump higher faster. It's our job to protect our animals, we should never be afraid to advocate for our own animals.

Low, slow and gentle is the kindest way to train and educate youngsters

16/11/2024

16/11/2024

I love this product, amazing value. I highly recommend it ❤️

💥Complete Vital💥
A super multi vitamin and mineral supplement! Ideal for horses and ponies that only need a mineral and vitamin supplement such as those grazing and that may have an inferior quality of roughage to them. Provides a healthy boost to growing youngsters and helps support the immune system.
Available in a 9kg tub. Maintenance amount is only 50g a day so a tub is sure to last you a very long time!

16/11/2024

Hi everyone,
Firstly thank you for your support, ❤️ I have very limited spaces available atm. Which means some are having to wait 3/4 weeks for an appointment.

I have limited availability this week:

Tuesday(mallow/doneraile outskirts)

12pm
3pm

Friday

12pm
2pm
5pm

12/11/2024

My job enables me to meet some amazing people. Yesterday the wonderful Anne Linehan showed me her beautiful book collection. It's amazing to meet such amazing people on our doorstep locally.

Sam and sue range is all to do with child safety, whether on the farm, stranger danger, to cybersafety. It is a needed message and what a great way to educate young minds. Available online just type in Sam and sue safety books.

My personal favourite is the young yoga book it's beautifully illustrated and great to get little ones moving. Available at

https://www.buythebook.ie/product/young-yogi-adventures-young-yogis-go-to-the-park/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaakwuqfZwZBvg2pKgOrcFJklTk_6jkJgIfS14e1tYvUUBSOU9GLOYJPALw_aem_6YH6LJlEHfS4WgBB50N67Q