Beyond Vet Med

11/01/2024

had another amazing session with Lauren Harmon of Instill Harmony today. Her hands, feel and heart are incredible. Tricycle was literally a happier pony after her visit. She is absolutely a key member of our team and I will always look forward to collaborating with her. Ps I highly recommend being present for your horse’s session… you never know when it will become a group session 😉

10/10/2024

Updated: ASAR is standing down and I won’t be deploying at this time. I still encourage you to know your why and to donatAmeriCorps*NCCCll of the with they just did in NC and always do.

Know your why:

Responding to hurricanes Charlie, Francis, Ivan and Jean with AmeriCorps*NCCC 20 years ago is a huge part of my why and who I am today. This weekend I head baASAR Training and Responseo another hurricane with another absolutely amazing organization that is devoted to the biggest love of my life: animals. ASAR Training and Response is a technical rescue organization dedicated to animal search and rescue and training those involved. Please follow this page for daily updates during my deployment to . If you want to help, I encourage to donate directly to ASAR.

10/05/2024

🐟🍾Cool graphic summary of this important paper (that I probably reference a lot 🐟 🍾

09/23/2024

What’s your horse’s hard work routine? Especially recovery routine after strenuous work or when traveling?

Tricycle and I had a cross country lesson yesterday and the pre-ride and post-work routine are some of the most extensive we do. Although often done at home or near home, it’s important to remember that schooling rides are often more intense than showing — we jumped about 3x as many XC fences yesterday as we do at a horse trial during the XC phase — and recovery is just as important as when traveling or showing.

Here’s what got:

Pre-Ride: Bemer body and neck 10 minute treatment and Bemer cuffs on all 4 legs 5 minute treatment each.

Warm-up: 10 minute hill walk then 10 minutes W/T/C in the XC field — enough to warmup in similar conditions without wasting energy/wearing out.

Post-Ride: Studs out then whole body cool hose off. Then, 25+ minutes Ice Horse Suspensory Wraps all 4 legs and IH Hock Wraps, and Bemer body and neck 15 minute treatment. Then his regular recovery smash with gastric buffers, probiotics, electrolytes, branch chain amino acids and his regular feed with extra electrolytes added. Then, BOT classic mesh sheet and neck rag and BOT therapeutic no-bow wraps on all 4 overnight.

His FB task pic for the day is before his morning wardrobe change. He’ll go to regular turnout today and have the day off from work since yesterday was his 5th consecutive day of work.

Differences from some of his other recovery routines: My IH Stifle Wraps went out on rental recently and his replacements are on order but not here yet. It was pretty cool yesterday, so not too cold of a rinse. If it had been 60+ overnight, he would have worn his BOT Sienna Scrim instead of the classic mesh.

If you have any questions about this routine or how to improve your horse’s routine, please reach out.

09/12/2024

Fleece blankets are an equine wardrobe staple. These versatile blankets have many uses that can benefit your horse year-round. However, not all fleece horse blankets are equal.

09/10/2024

I’m happy to offer 2 small animal complementary care days per month now!

1st or Last Saturday of the month at Aurum Equestrian in Parker. Please text 720-513-5594 or email [email protected] to schedule. Next 2 dates: 9/28 and 11/1

2nd or 3rd Thursday of every month at Elizabeth Animal Hospital. Please call Elizabeth Animal Hospital directly to schedule. Laser therapy is only available on these days currently. Next 2 dates: 9/12 and 10/17

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out

09/10/2024

Excited to announce that I’m offering 2 small animal chiropractic/acupuncture days per month now!
More details soon!

09/05/2024

It’s Smash Starter delivery day!

I am a big fan of the idea of recovery mashes for our equine athletes, but I couldn't get past the fact that those currently readily available are high in NSC (starch/sugar), only contain a low to moderate amount of electrolytes, and are often very different from a horse's regular diet. So last year, I started working on a "smash starter" that would incorporate all of the benefits of the other recovery mashes while also being low-NSC and incorporating the horse's regular diet components. What I have come up with also contains branched chain amino acids (BCAA) which other mashes do not have and can easily have the electrolyte content modified. If you want to learn more about my smash starter or the subscription service for it, please reach out!

09/05/2024

This is an important one about Omega-3s!

Fun fact: flax seed/flax seed oil contains an omega 3 fatty acid chain called ALA. Fish oil contains the omega 3 fatty acid chains called EPA and DHA.

ALA must be converted into EPA and DHA to be effective. The conversion rate of ALA to EPA/DHA is very low (some human studies have shown as little as

08/31/2024

ISO
Office/Room to Rent
1 Saturday per month
for small animal chiropractic/acupuncture appointments

08/30/2024

All stocked up on Freedlight Performance Alfalfa Electrolytes and the new Hoof Gain - Blueberry and Kelp! 🫐 It is Labor Day weekend, so good time to be sure that you have electrolytes on hand before our first fall snow ❄️ or another heat wave 🥵 If you want to try Hoof Gain, just let me know. I have samples open of both.

08/29/2024

had his second session with the amazing Lauren Harmon of Instill Harmony today and all 3 of us are pretty darn happy with his progress! Trike loves Lauren! Her hands, her eyes and her feel are incomparable 💜

Since the first “reset” with Lauren 6 weeks ago, Trike has had 2 radiograph-guided farrier visits, a full body clip, copper-zinc added to his diet to balance a suspect iron overload in his grass hay, chiropractic, acupuncture, and plenty of Back on Track, Bemer, Ice Horse and recovery smashes. After his session with Lauren, he had a saddle re-fitting with Happy Horse Saddle Services (more on that in another post). I think these before and afters are proof of what we can change and that it’s way Beyond Vet Med to get there.

Can’t wait to see him keep growing from here!

08/29/2024

Oooo the new BOT 1/4 zips are out in perfect colors for fall! Message or text by Friday evening if you want to get in on this week’s order 👚

08/24/2024

Restocking my Freedlight Performance inventory very soon! Let me know if you would like a 10 # bucket of Alfalfa Electrolytes this time 🧂

You asked, and we listened! Our popular Alfalfa Electrolytes are now available in a larger size.

Introducing our 10-pound buckets, providing a 150-day supply of the same high-quality electrolytes your horses love.

Ideal for those who want to keep their equine athletes hydrated and energized for longer, these larger buckets provide the same trusted formula you've come to love, now in a more convenient size.

Order yours today by sending us a message.

08/16/2024

I 💜 balance pads!!

08/09/2024

Easy keeper on a forage only diet? A diet balancer provides the daily nutrition not available at adequate levels in forage, without unnecessary calories. Think of it like taking a daily multi-vitamin.

Pro Balance is a diet balancer that provides organic minerals, vitamins, amino acids, natural vitamin E, yeast cultures, kelp seaweed, biotin, prebiotics, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and anti-oxidants in a pelleted form. At under 10% NSC, it’s safe for horses with metabolic conditions.

Follow the link to learn more, and click on “INFO SHEET” to see the guaranteed analysis found on the actual product.https://bit.ly/ProBalanceDietBalancer

Pro Tip- when comparing products, always compare the guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and feeding rate.

To learn more about diet balancers, check out this great webinar at https://bit.ly/DietBalancerWebinar

08/05/2024

💃 🕺 Happier feet coming your way from Freedlight Performance! 🫐

Trusted, science backed products that prioritize a natural approach to equine care.

08/02/2024

Saddle fit, padding, bit fit and tack fit overall are so important for equine athletes!

08/02/2024

Excited for these logo Back on Track USA pads to make their debut in the rings and on course at the Bayou Gulch Horse Trials this weekend at CHP! Thank you Dirtroaddesignz for another beautiful embroidery job!!

07/27/2024

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07/20/2024

Polos and bells and Scandik PK wraps! sale starts next weekend!

07/18/2024

loves the Sienna Mesh Sheet! What BOT do you need to help your horse finish show season like a rockstar?!