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Fallen Oaks Equine Therapy

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Fallen Oaks Equine Therapy

Katie is a certified sport horse and rehabilitation massage therapist

12/18/2023

Pictured here is my very first horse and the reason I wanted to start this journey, Theo. I got him as a 4-year-old off the track. He came with some baggage both mentally and physically. When it comes down to it though Theo has the biggest heart and tries so hard.

Theo did so much for me, but something never felt quite right. After many many vet appointments with my favorite vet and the help of vets at MSU, it was decided that Theo needed to retire. He had many overriding or impinging dorsal spinous processes(kissing spin), chronic SI issues, and arthritis in his neck making him ever so slightly neurologic.

After finding that out I had extreme guilt. I jumped him, he went to many shows, and most importantly he kept me safe while doing it. He gave me signs but at the time I didn’t know what to do with that. I know I can’t blame myself for what I didn’t know, so I made it my mission to learn, so I could help Theo and other equines alike. Theo is living his best-retired life now. He gets regular check-ups from our favorite vet to make sure he is as comfortable as possible and he also gets many massages from me! The combination of these two things among others allows him to still be able to run and play in the pasture with his two girlfriends. He’s one happy retired ladies' man!

Now, not all horses are in the situation Theo is in but all can benefit from a good massage (a great relationship with your vet is also key). So you may ask… what are some signs your horse is experiencing discomfort a massage may help.

-The horse may be lacking in performance

-The horse may be cranky when being groomed or saddled and has been checked and cleared for ulcers.

-The horse's stride may be shortened

-The horse may be “naughty” under saddle

Contact me to make an appointment for your beloved equine friend! Buy one get your next one 50% off until December 31st

02/05/2023

Just because your horse is not LAME does not mean its SOUND.

It's time we separate soundness from lameness. Its part of our daily conversations with owners. They have seen multiple vets, trainers, and are even competing their horses because they are told the horse jogs and flexes fine so it is sound. There are a lot of horses showing that are not totally sound.

Lameness is defined as an impediment to walking due to feet or legs. Soundness is defined as the state of being in good condition. This is an important distinction we need to start addressing in horses. Just because your horse jogs and flexes without concern does not mean your horse is sound. We need to raise the bar in what we consider acceptable to horses soundness and overall well being. Horses are amazing creatures, that tolerate a lot from us. They try to express their discomfort but sadly most go unheard. If their message goes unheard for too long, they often become behavioral or checked out. One of our most common calls is that the horse is increasingly difficult to work with and is becoming dangerous but the owner have been told there is nothing wrong. They are at a loss for answers.

It is NOT okay they pin their ears, constantly swish their tails, get fidgety, are bad for the farrier, bite at or look at themselves, unable to lounge, buck/rear/spook, get cast, sit on the wall, bank shavings, toss their heads, kick out, are not be able to back up, avoid collection, hop into transitions, hate to be brushed, chronically shift their blankets/saddle, or stand abnormally. ALL of these are signs of discomfort.

Its not their temperament. It is their expression of PAIN! We need to stop excusing it as thats just the way they are or they are difficult/fresh/jerks/wimps. That is not normal behavior for horses. They are trying to tell you they are uncomfortable and they deserve for us to listen to them.

We owe it to them to look at their whole presentation not just how they jog/flex on their legs. We owe it to them to not ride them when they are clearly trying to show they are in pain

Its time we are better to these amazing athletes.

DeClue Equine

02/04/2023

“Horses can’t talk but they can speak if you listen with more then just your ears”

My name is Katie and I’m a certified sport horse and rehabilitation massage therapist among other things. I have been working with horses my whole life and ventured down this path early last year. All I can say is WOW.

Iva (pictured) enjoys her weekly massages. Here you can see how sore she does get if not on a regular massage schedule. She may not do much but she sure does enjoy playing with her friends and she is one big girl.

Is your horse
~fidgety when being groomed or saddled
~not preforming to it’s full potential
~tossing it’s head
~not wanting to take the bit
~not them selfs
it could be possible that they’re needing body work.

Some but not all of the unlimited benefits of massage are
~increased flexibility
~decrease muscle spasms
~improves circulation
~reduces stress
~reduces pain

Contact me at (574)299-3888 or [email protected] to learn more and book an appointment!

Address

Osceola, IN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm
Sunday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+5742993888

Website

https://www.fallenoaks.farm/

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