Perkins Equine Therapy

01/14/2025

“Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.” -JB Priestly

12/14/2024

🐴✨Happy Day of the Horse ✨🐴 to all the horses and ponies who have made me the crazy horse girl… especially this big, handsome fella who has my heart 💙

12/09/2024

🎁✨⛄️A little later than usual, but we’re ready for Santa! 🎅🎄❄️

Special thank you to for being the best elf this barn could ask for!! ❤️❤️

10/26/2024

🏆💙🐴 LMHJA Year End Awards 🐴💙🏆

Our own Hannah (& her mom) were able to attend this year’s banquet to gather everyone’s awards! Proud is an understatement as everyone of these ladies faced different challenges and obstacles, both in and out of the ring.

Kami & Candyman - Top 6 Maiden Eq & Hunter
Rachel & AJ Tall Tale - Top 3 WTC Crossrail Eq & Hunter
Hannah & View Halloo - Top 3 Crossrail Jumper, Top 5 Power & Speed
Ellie & MM Mags Sonofagun - Champion WT Eq & Hunter

Great job, everyone!!!! Thank you for an amazing year - let’s get ready for the next one!!!

10/25/2024

🎃👻💀 Halloween Hootenanny 2024 ✨🐴💙

Such an amazing year at Perkins Equine Therapy!

Humbled by these amazing people who make every day a good day to be in horse world ☺️

09/25/2024

✨💙🏆 🐎What a weekend!! 🐎🏆💙✨

We ended our summer show series in 🔥 style 🔥 bringing home ribbons across the board!

I am still at a loss for words that adequately describe the honor it is to work with this team. We are greater than the sum of our parts and I could not do what I do without them. So excited for what's to come... 💪🏅🐎💙

08/27/2024

💙✨🐎 Thank you, Cedar Lodge for a beautiful show weekend!! 🐎✨💙

This crew is the best of the best!! Strong, confident rides in BIG, talented classes and these girls held their own with ribbons across the board!!!

Eyes ahead to the next with things to work on and big goals to achieve!! We'll get there, together,

02/21/2024

"working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. working hard for something we love is called passion." -sinek

Beyond lucky to work alongside friends who have become family. 💙🐎🥇

02/14/2024

☀️🐎💙 Sunny days are here again!! 💙🐎☀️

🌱Spring time = ANNUAL MAINTENANCE!! 🌱

🩺 Physical ✔️
💉 Vaccines ✔️
🦷 Teeth ✔️
💪 FUNCTIONAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT - Call us today!!

❗Note to all customers, clients and friends of Perkins Equine - this also means copies of current vaccines are needed for haul-in services ❗

02/01/2024

Treatment Approaches Part 2:

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive and effective treatment for back pain in horses. This therapeutic approach involves delivering acoustic waves to targeted areas, stimulating blood flow and promoting tissue regeneration. It helps reduce inflammation, alleviate muscle tension, and improve overall mobility, making it particularly beneficial for horses suffering from chronic or acute back issues. Incorporating shockwave therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan alongside other modalities can provide horses with the best chance for a full and swift recovery while maintaining their optimal performance levels.

One of the advantages of shockwave therapy is its minimal risk. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis, and horses can often resume regular activities shortly after treatment. Veterinarians may recommend a series of sessions based on the severity of the back pain, and they closely monitor the horse's response. While shockwave therapy has demonstrated efficacy, it is essential to consider it within a comprehensive treatment plan that may include rest, rehabilitation exercises, and other therapeutic modalities to ensure the best outcome for the equine patient.

01/31/2024

And then call your friendly neighborhood 🙋‍♀️ EQUINE PHYSICAL THERAPIST 🧘‍♀️ to help you navigate the world post diagnosis & treatment !!

Diagnosis

Back pain in horses is a common concern in veterinary practice, often presenting a multifaceted challenge. Since back pain is just a symptom of an underlying condition, promptly diagnosing and addressing the root cause of back pain is essential to ensure the well-being and performance of our equine companions.

Diagnosing back pain in horses requires a comprehensive veterinary approach, combining a thorough physical examination, advanced imaging techniques, and observation of the horse's behavior and performance. We will begin by conducting a detailed history, discussing the horse's work routine, any recent changes, or specific incidents that may have led to the onset of back pain. A hands-on examination follows, evaluating the horse's posture, muscle symmetry, facial restriction, and palpating along the spine to identify areas of sensitivity, tension, or muscle atrophy.

Advanced diagnostic tools such as radiography, ultrasound, or even bone scan may be employed to visualize the spine, vertebrae, and surrounding soft tissues. X-rays are valuable for detecting bony abnormalities, while ultrasound can provide insights into soft tissue injuries or inflammation.

Observing the horse's behavior during movement, both under saddle and at liberty, is crucial. Changes in gait, reluctance to perform certain movements, or signs of discomfort during ridden work can offer valuable diagnostic clues. Collaborating with equine specialists, such as chiropractors or acupuncturists, may also be part of the diagnostic process to assess musculoskeletal function and contribute to a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to the individual horse.

Call Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation of your horse if you think they may be suffering from back pain, and stay tuned to our page over the next few days to learn about some of the treatment modalities that we may employ to help and maintain them!

01/22/2024

🥶❄️ Good Morning ❄️🥶

Head over to the blog for a little inspired by Milo!!

And while you're there... 👀 Check out our services and drop us a message with any questions you may have about how we can help you and your horse stay in shape 🏋️‍♀️ this winter!!

01/16/2024

❄️🥶 So cold the eggs froze and popped themselves wide open. 🥶🙄

01/15/2024

✨🎉 New Year, New Blog 🎉✨

Check it out on the link in the bio ⬆️

01/10/2024

❄️🐎🥇💙 Winter Series Show #1 💙🥇🐎❄️

It was wet, it was cold, and it was one of the best weekends EVER!! Amazing what good company, good horses and a good show can do for your soul 🥰 You all rode beautifully and I'm so so so proud!!

THANK YOU to for a great weekend!

12/20/2023

There are all different exercises, techniques, tips & tricks to practice steering without your hands... But I think holding a cat in your lap is a first for me or my lesson kiddos!!😆🐎😺

12/18/2023

⭐🌟✨ NEW BLOG POST ✨🌟⭐

Check it out!! And while you're there, check out our services or drop us a message!!

12/15/2023

☀️😊🐴TGIF Everybody! 🐴😊☀️

Head over to the blog (link in bio ☝️) to check out an interesting case we dealt with last week!

And, as always, REACH OUT if you have any questions or think we could help you & your equine athlete! 🐎💪🥇