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Certified Equine Massage Practitioner and Bodyworker. Offering Cryotherapy, Red Light, and Cold Laser.
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09/20/2024

Fun Fact Friday: Info on the Nervous System

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An equine's nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and a complex network of nerves. It is an extremely important system that sends messages throughout the body, including memories, movements, feelings and thoughts. Here are some facts about the equine nervous system.

🧠 The nervous system can be divided into two parts. The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord. It is the "root" of the system. Everything else is part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) which are the "branches" that extend throughout the body.

🧠 Both the CNS and PNS contain billions of neurons, which are nerve cells. Neurons connect to one another and communicate through an electrical signal.

🧠 Neurons can perform both simple and complex tasks. Sensory neurons provide the brain with information on the five sense. They also transmit info about balance, proprioception and pain. Motor neurons respond to the stimuli from sensory neurons and control voluntary movements, especially muscle movement.

🧠 The nervous system also controls unconscious body functions such as heart rate, respiration and digestion. This is called the autonomic nervous system.

🧠 The brain includes three parts known as the brain stem, cerebrum and cerebellum. In horses, the brain weight 1.5 pounds, which is only half the size of a human brain.

🧠 There are many diseases that can affect an equine's nervous system, including but not limited to EPM, rabies, tetanus, WNV, EEE and WEE. It is important to discuss neurologic disease prevention with your veterinarian.

09/17/2024

I have touched on EPM before but I’m going to do it again since a lot of horses sometimes have flair ups with major weather changes. Hot during the day and much cooler at night.

Most common signs:
-weakness in hind end (you can pull their tail and they stumble)
-muscle atrophy (especially on one side vs the other)
-stumbling and acting “drunk”

EPM is not necessarily a death sentence anymore, compared to 15 years ago. There are lots of medications to help manage and keep EPM doormat. If you suspect EPM, make a vet appointment asap to get your horse on some medication.

Here are some great links with EPM information.

https://ker.com/equinews/epm-horses-9-fast-facts/ #:~:text=The%20vast%20and%20varied%20clinical,name%20several%20but%20not%20all.

https://extension.umn.edu/horse-health/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm #:~:text=About%2060%20to%2070%20percent,within%20the%20first%20four%20weeks.

https://extension.umn.edu/horse-health/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm

09/13/2024

On Facebook the last few weeks, I’ve seen so many horses colic! Colic is such a scary thing so I thought I’d share signs, common causes, and some ways to prevent! Here’s a great article: https://madbarn.com/colic-causes-in-horses/

I am true believer horses get up every day and try to find a way to hurt themselves 😅

What are some ways you try to help prevent colic?

09/11/2024

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Never forget.

09/09/2024

Thanks Nicole for trusting me with your man! Feels good to work on a Rodeo Queens boy!!

09/05/2024

A question I get from people a lot of times is “how do I know when my horse is in pain?” Some of these things you can catch pretty quickly before they escalate to pain in more areas. Generally when a horse is sore in one area, they will make another area sore from compensating.

So things horses can do to show you they are in pain:
-Changes in Performance
-Resistance or Evasions
-Difficulty Tacking Up or Sensitive to Touch
-Altered Movement/Changes in Gait
-Swishing Their Tail When Asked to Work

Here are some cool articles I found that describe how to tell if your horse is in pain!

https://horseandrider.com/horse-health-care/speak-his-language-signs-of-discomfort-in-your-performance-horse/

https://horsesandpeople.com.au/learn-to-recognise-the-subtle-signs-of-pain/

09/03/2024

Where is Chantel this month?! If I’m in your area, let me know to get you on the schedule! Saves everyone on trip fees!

*If you see I’m in an area about an hour or so from me, ask and I can see if I can fit you in! Generally I can 🙂

*Not seeing a location by you? Feel free to send me a message to get something set up!

SEPTEMBER:
4th: Marshalltown & Grinnell
5th: Hazelton & Waterloo
6th: Webster City Jackpot
7th-8th: Vinton NBHA Show
9th: Fayette & Decorah
12th: Lu Verne
16th: Knoxville
18th: St Ansgar
19th: Clinton & Olin
20th: Webster City Jackpot
21st-22nd: Denver NBHA Show

09/01/2024

SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY!!!

Best Western Dressed Contest!

Button ups, dresses with boots, all things western!

I’m giving away up to $1,000 in coupons and free body work sessions!!!! The more people who participate, the more I’m giving away!!

Winners announced Friday, September 6th!

How to get entered:
1. Comment on this post: you dressed in your best western attire!
2. Tag your favorite, best dressed equine friend along with your picture. Someone who’d like to win free stuff from me for their horse(s)!
3. Make sure you have Liked and Followed this page!
4. Want another chance?! Share this post as well and tag a friend!!!

08/30/2024

I love these testimonials from clients ❤️

I truly got into this business for the horses.

Thank you for trusting me with your horses!

08/28/2024

Today’s subject: Vitamin E

Vitamin can benefit almost every horse. From muscle recovery, immunity boost, and helping horses with neurological issues.

Vitamin E is great for those of you with performance horses. Helps a ton for horses who experience tight muscles.

Check out an awesome article blow with 8 science backed reasons Vitamin E should be added to your horses diet.

Do you feed Vitamin E?

https://madbarn.com/vitamin-e-benefits-for-horses/

08/22/2024

CM Equine Solutions offers a variety of different services:
🐴 Certified Equine Body Work
🐴 Cryotherapy
🐴 Red Light Therapy
🐴 Cold Laser Therapy

Here is a breakdown of the benefits of each of the services is that I offer 🫶🏼

BENEFITS OF EQUINE BODY WORK
🐴Remove muscle spasms and adhesions
🐴Enhance muscle tone and increase range of motion
🐴Increase circulation, which speeds healing and removes toxins
🐴Improve digestion, reduce ulcers and preventing colic
🐴Improve joint health with increase of synovial fluid
🐴Restore mobility to injured muscle tissue
🐴Reduce stress
🐴Increase flexibility
🐴Prevent muscle pulls and laminitis
🐴Behavioral & Physical Problems
🐴Help arthritis issues and Freon getting work

BODY WORK CAN ADDRESS:
🐴Head tossing
🐴Stiffness
🐴Trouble picking up leads
🐴Trouble bending
🐴Girthiness and trouble tacking
🐴Aggression (to people and horses)
🐴Chronic laminitis
🐴Ulcers
🐴Cribbing
🐴Pawing
🐴Shoulder issues at barrels
🐴Gate issues

RED LIGHT THERAPY BENEFITS
🐴Significant increases in wound healing with less formation of scar tissue
🐴Reduction in edema
🐴Helps reduce inflammation which helps reduce pain
🐴Helps increase range of motion
🐴Helps improve immune cell production
🐴Relaxation of muscles
🐴Stimulation of collagen production
🐴Relief of minor aches and pains
🐴Increases RNA and DNA synthesis
🐴Stimulation of trigger and acupuncture points
🐴Help with pain and discomfort from arthritis, especially in the winter

BENEFITS OF CRYOTHERAPY
🐴Inflammation reduction
🐴Reduces pain within seconds
🐴Prevention of sport injuries
🐴Reduction in swelling
🐴Helps with range of motion in major joints like hocks, stifles, SIs, pasterns, and fetlocks
🐴Rapid resolution of post-exercise tension and pain from microtears reduces the risk of further tissue damage
🐴Blood vessels dilate leading to improve circulation, minimizing the possibility of further damage caused by poor blood flow to injury sites
🐴Pain decrease with laminitis horses
🐴Works at a much deeper level then regular icing

08/16/2024

Just a little before and after on this mare I worked on today!

Barrel horses and horses in general get really sore lumbars (lower back). This is one of my favorite things to work on.

Your horse may have a sore lumbar if:
-pins ears when saddled
-cold backed
-bucks when asked to trot or lope
-kicks out when touch lower back
-refusing to do certain things (going in the gate for example)

08/05/2024

AUGUST GIVEAWAY!

Comment below your favorite action shot of you and your horse! Whether you have a performance horse or hit the trails, post your shot below!

Multiple people will win CM Equine Solutions gift cards!

*Open until the 8th.
*Winners announced the 9th.
*Must be posted on this original post.
*fb scam bots are responding to peoples post, ignore them.

07/25/2024

🐴Deep Dive into Equine Massage Therapy: Techniques and Benefits🐴

Equine massage therapy isn't just a luxury; it's a vital tool in maintaining a horse's health and performance. With skilled hands, therapists can enhance a horse's muscle tone, circulation, and overall well-being.

Delving into the world of equine massage reveals a range of techniques, each with its own set of benefits. They're not only soothing but also therapeutic, offering relief from injury and stress and improving range of motion.

Understanding these techniques and their benefits is essential for horse owners and trainers alike. It's a proactive approach to equine care that can lead to happier, healthier horses.

For horse owners and trainers, the decision to incorporate regular massage sessions can lead to a remarkable difference in their equine partners' quality of life and competitive edge. It's clear that equine massage therapy is more than a luxury; it's a vital component of comprehensive equine care.

Read more here: https://equineinstitute.org/new-blog/deep-dive-into-equine-massage-therapy-techniques-and-benefits?format=amp

07/19/2024

This weekend I am in Iowa Falls at the IBRA State Finals!

Don’t forget I always offer Free Consultations!

You can get Free Consults at barrel races or if I’m in your area.

Reach out to me to see if I can help your equine!

07/18/2024

One of the most sore spots on a horse: the Lumbar area!!! This is an area that regular body work can help keep limber, pain free, and prevent injury!

Almost every performance horse I work on is sore in the lumbar area. There are many different reasons for that: poor saddle fit, awkward/poor conformation, they are a performance horse and we are asking them to use their bodies in ways they weren’t meant too, and so many more. I’ll link a great article for you to look at and learn some cool stuff about the horses back!

https://www.animalosteopathycollege

“The muscles that support the lumbar spine include the longissimus dorsi, iliocostalis, and psoas muscles.

The ligaments of the lumbar spine include the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments, which provide support and stability to the spine.

This tends to be a weaker area of the spine as it does not have the support of the ribs. This is one area where saddle fit is important as it should never sit on the lumbar spine.”

07/15/2024

There are so many thing body work can do but one of the most important in my book is prevention. So many times I get called out after something happens.

With regular body work, I’m able to help detect things before they get bad, such as joint issues, sore muscles, tendon issues, etc.

Prevention is everything with our horses. Heres just a few more reasons regular body work is important:

Body work can be done for three reasons:

Improved performance: Body work sessions can enhance your horse's gait, range of motion, and stamina.

Rehabilitation: If your horse has incurred an injury, it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. A delay can worsen the injury and affect healing time. A body work practitioner should be a part of your equine health care team. Along with your veterinarian, your bodywork specialist provides massages that help accelerate healing and improve strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Prevention: Arguably, the most important reason for bodywork is injury prevention. A bodywork practitioner can spot early signs of trouble, such as stiffness and muscle spasms. By treating these issues early, the pain and cost of injury treatment and rehab may be avoided.

07/11/2024

I have my books open for some new clients!

New clients: I have special offer!

If you’d like more info, put ME in the comments!!

07/09/2024

CM Equine Solutions will be in a few places coming up! I can add in a few stops as well!

I’ve had a few requests to come to the Fort Dodge area, so let me know if you’d like to get on the schedule for that!

Offering Certified Equine Body Work, Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy, and Cold Laser Therapy!

10th: Mason City area
11th: Cedar Rapids area
15th: LuVerne area
18th: Oelwein area
19-21st: Iowa Falls for IBRA State
24th: Clinton area

07/03/2024

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07/01/2024

I just wanted to give a big shoutout to my clients who have sent me so many kind words over the last week and a half. Big shoutout to the clients who understood I needed to reschedule some appointments to be with my family. I lost my Dad and needed some time. So thank you!

I am back to working and taking appointments!

06/17/2024

Oh yeah that sounds about right 🙄

06/14/2024

Cryotherapy is such a benefit to your horse. A ton of clients tell me they see a huge difference in mobility in their horses, less pain for their horses, increase in injection life for horses, and so much more. I’ll be set up with my machine at the next Go For Broke in Cedar Rapids if you’d like to give cryotherapy a try!

Benefits of Localised Cryotherapy for Equine:
•Enhanced recovery time
•Significant reductions in inflammation and pain
•Faster and more efficient recovery of many injuries including tendon and ligament injuries, muscle sprains, and joint injuries
•A higher than normal success rate in treating and rehabilitating conditions such as arthritis and other joint diseases, tendonitis, dermatitis, torticollis, epicondylitis, bursitis and synovitis, cellulitis, sciatica, and many more
•The enhanced healing process of bruising, scars, wounds, and sutures
•An increase in the amplitude of movement and mobility for the horse is beneficial post-surgery and for horse rehabilitation
•Controlled swelling and quick drainage of horse hematomas
•Beneficial for performance. Treatments relieve tight and strained muscles pre and post-racing or training
•Effective for long-term pain management for horses as there are no negative side effects of cryotherapy
•A higher resilience to future injury and reduced risk of relapse

06/13/2024

Honestly ❤️

06/12/2024

Do you take expensive trips? Hahah

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Just a little before and after on this mare I worked on today! Barrel horses and horses in general get really sore lumbars (lower back). This is one of my favorite things to work on. Your horse may have a sore lumbar if: -pins ears when saddled -cold backed -bucks when asked to trot or lope -kicks out when touch lower back -refusing to do certain things (going in the gate for example)

Just doing some backs with cryotherapy this last weekend at the barrel race!! Results in just minutes to help pain and discomfort! I see A LOT of performance horses have pain in their lumbar area due to what we ask these equine athletes to do! Currently taking cyro appointments!!! I can do these about an hour from your run and have your horse feeling so much better!! Subzero Cryotherapy utilizes CO2 at -110 °F (-78C) at very high pressure to deliver very targeted and extremely effective treatment. The treatment time is short and can produce immediate pain relief in your horse’s joints, including the hock, stifle, back, foot, pastern, and fetlock. Subzero cryotherapy reduces inflammation that can sometimes hinder movement and improve the range of motion in the legs’ tendons and ligaments. Many equine veterinarians that practice natural horse care use joint supplements and horse liniments, in conjunction with cryotherapy, to provide a more holistic and drug-free treatment option. Compared to an ice boot or ice bath, targeted Subzero Cryotherapy treatment offers immediate results. When aimed directly at the injured or inflamed areas, there is an immediate reduction in tissue temperature. This reduction triggers an internal response that increases circulation, slows nerve conduction, and alters sensory receptors, ultimately reducing inflammation and managing pain. Subzero cryotherapy can also repair cellular damage that occurs with swelling and help prevent further damage.