Hoof & Paws Animal Therapy

07/11/2023

What is fascia? Fascia is a web like substance also known as connective tissue that surrounds and connects every muscle and organ in the body. Why is Fascia so important? Because it plays a huge and important role in the bodys posture, circulation, balance, coordination, and is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain. How can you keep your horse's Fascia in shape? Bodywork!!! Bodywork helps to realign the collagen tissue, leading to improved flexibility and pain free movement.

07/09/2023

Need to practice for an upcoming show but don't have an arena at home? Located 7 miles South of Hillsboro, OH. 60x250 outdoor arena available. Hours are limited to evenings through the week and varies on weekends. Price is per horse and per rider. We have barrels and poles for those that love the speed events. Pm for more information and availability.

07/09/2023

Need your horse boarded? Pasture board only currently available 7 miles South of Hillsboro, OH. Board includes use of our 60x250 outdoor arena, horse shower room and barefoot trims. Limited spots available. Please pm for more information.

07/05/2023

Human sessions now available! Current special is Book your first 4 sessions within 30 days and receive your 5th one 1/2 off. After that book 4 more sessions within 60 days and receive the 10th session for free!

05/07/2023

Just in case no one noticed, the winner of the Kentucky Derby is a Magnawave fan!!!

04/26/2023

We are in peak allergy season. Schedule your pet today for a session to help alleviate the inflammation that comes along with allergies.

04/26/2023

What is Pemf and it's benefits? Here is a diagram to show you how you and your animals may benefit from sessions.

04/14/2023

Remember we also service livestock! It's time to get your fair projects ready! hoofpawsanimaltherapy.com

04/13/2023

Thursday Thoughts

04/06/2023

04/02/2023

What puppers doesn't need a bandana!

03/30/2023

Pemf is not only for our pets but may be beneficial for us as well. Sessions may now be booked at our Hillsboro office by appointment only.

03/23/2023

Today is ! Keep your pup healthy with Pemf for overall wellness or to help recover and rejuvenate. They will thank you for it! For more information go to hoofpawsanimaltherapy.com or shoot me a message! We offer Magnawave, Red Light, bodywork and kinesiology taping.

03/17/2023

Now accepting new clients! Find out how Pemf can benefit you and your animals. Visit us at our office in Hillsboro or we can travel for equine and cattle sessions. Go to our website hoofpawsanimaltherapy.com for more information.

02/16/2023

It's that time of year again to get all your horses ready for ride season! Don't forget those teeth!

12/24/2022

How does your horse stay warm in the winter?

*Please read the whole post before jumping to conclusions - by no means am I telling you not to blanket - every horse is different!*

Thermoregulation is a process that allows mammals to maintain their core body temperature. Due to fluctuations in the ambient temperature, horses will use physiological and behavioral adaptations for heat production or heat dissipation in order to maintain their core body temperature within a narrow range. Focusing on the cold climates (as we are sitting at [feels like] -29°F right now), there are a few physiological adaptations the horse may use including shivering, vasoconstriction, and adaptations to the hair coat including piloerection and hair coat length. Commonly observed behavioral adaptations include facing away from the wind, using solar radiation, or increasing consumption of fiber, often fed in the form of hay, for fermentation.

However, most of these physiological processes come at a cost due to something known as the lower critical temperature (LCT). The LCT is the ambient temperature below which an animal will require additional metabolic heat production to maintain their core temperature. The further below the LCT the ambient temperature gets, the more energy the horse needs to expend to maintain their core body temperature. The LCT changes based on age, precipitation, season, and hair coat length among other variables, but the LCT for horses with a dry, winter coat has most commonly been reported between 5°F (in cold climates) and 41°F (in mild climates). We often use 18°F as a benchmark.

So what does all of this mean? Well most horses do a great job at thermoregulation when given the tools they need. Below 5°F, and especially when precipitation is observed, it is recommended that horses have access to a 3-sided shelter with a roof as well as additional hay to help heat their internal furnace via fermentation and provide additional calories in the process.

It is also important to note that some horses may do better with some assistance such as hard keepers, underweight horses, aged horses who might have trouble consuming adequate forage, horses with an improper hair coat, etc. So just because one horse is fat, happy, and unbothered by the cold, it doesn’t mean every horse is!

So as the temperatures fall, see what your horse is doing to respond! It is pretty neat to see all the things they are naturally designed to do to conserve heat and stay warm! And if you have any questions on whether your horse may need assistance, I recommend reaching out to your veterinarian for guidance!

12/09/2022

This is extremely interesting to be able to see the lungs of a horse! Just WOW!!!

12/07/2022

We now offer the Wave Oasis Mat for humans at our office! Go to hoofpawsanimaltherapy.com for more information. By appointment only.

11/17/2022

Congratulations!

Congratulations to this year’s Hallway Feeds Breeders’ Cup champions and connections! 🐎🏆

10/26/2022

09/21/2022

The Wave Oasis Mat for Humans is here!!! It combines Pemf with a relaxing vibration effect along with Binaural beats and tones designed to crate the "Relaxation Effect" and create kinetic energy. Availability is by appointment only. Sessions are 30-45 minutes. $40.00 per session. Bundle packages are available.

09/21/2022

What happens when your fascia is unhealthy?

When fascia is well hydrated and healthy everything runs smoothly inside your body. It is housed throughout the entire body and is in charge of many major tasks. However, when areas become stiff, tense and inflamed there can be major consequences. Think of your fascia as a major highway system. When issues arise, it acts like a traffic jam and affects the entire system.

Injury, inflammatory processes, limited mobility, deficiencies, stress, surgery, scar tissue formation and much more can wreak havoc on the fascia. Diet has also been linked to play a major role in your fascia health.

Unhealthy fascia has been linked to pain, discomfort, stiffness, limited range of motion and even debilitating disease, including cancer. Make sure you take care of your fascia by staying hydrated, staying active, exercising, stretching and eating right. Your body will thank you!

https://fasciaguide.com/problems-linked-to-fascia/

07/28/2022

This beautiful Greyhound mix came to the office today for a massage and Magnawave! She was one happy girl!

07/18/2022

Not only is this dangerous to human health but look how Va**ng is effecting the health of animals who are in close contact and have no choice in breathing in the toxic air.

07/09/2022

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07/09/2022

Routine Magnawave and Bodywork sessions are great to keep your animals happy, healthy and in top shape for performance and may be able to prevent an injury before it happens by keep those muscles loose. Schedule your sessions now to stay current on preventative maintenance!

06/30/2022

This exactly what a bodyworker does! Peeling the layers with every session, whether it is physical or emotional. Both go hand in hand, and yes your horse or dog can carry emotional trauma.