Honey for Horses

06/09/2024

05/30/2024

I see a lot of people recommending chiropractors and pemf and excluding massage therapists. I want to give you a few reasons why I believe a massage therapist should be used regularly at times in a horse’s life:

We all have different skills to contribute to your horse’s care. Bodies need different kinds of help at different times.

Remember that it’s the muscles that create tensile strength and hold the bones and organs in place. They are also what pulls the body out of optimum, by strength or weakness, which combine to create imbalance and potential unsoundness. This is especially true and important when a horse is coming into increased work, coming back into fitness, or when a horse is older and needs a little help staying loose and comfortable. You can be a great trainer, your horse will still build strength unevenly, it’s simply what happens when out of shape horses are put into exercise. It’s natural, normal and expected.

By being proactive and working with a great massage therapist you can help your horse be more balanced and comfortable and so sounder, more mentally balanced and train more easily. We can help the horse through the process by manually suppling, helping him learn his body, improving awareness and letting him use himself the best he can while he works to build and become, hopefully, the best version of himself.

Learn more here - https://koperequine.com/why-hands-on-massage-is-the-best-way-to-for-sore-care-muscles/

Massage Speeds Exercise Recovery - https://koperequine.com/massage-speeds-muscle-recovery/

05/30/2024

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05/30/2024

Smart!

This is brilliant! 💡

05/30/2024

05/27/2024

TENSION AT THE POLL

When I first met Louie he would lift his head so high when I got near it I had to take the bridle off for a year to be able to put it on him.

What's wrong with that sentence ?

I have met 100's of horses that behave this way when we want to put things on their heads. I always felt with Louie it had a lot to do with the tension he carried in his poll and with the right amount of manual therapy I would eventually be able to resolve this, while doing, "all the things".

Except it never really resolved, and I kept wondering
"Do I just suck at this?"

Once again I was missing the why...

Just being around humans up regulated my horse, then he would pick his head up and tighten the muscles around his poll creating poll tension

which can lead to poll misalignment

which can lead to dural torque

which creates tension in the rest of his spine and informs a posture that is now in compensation which causes lameness

all this from a traumatized nervous system, but that is the truth about horses ( and many people)

So I had to start there, working on my husbandry and my horsemanship so I did not unwittingly train my horse into sympathetic dysfunction.

From there I could work to safely unwind him and create stability at the shoulder and pelvic girdles.

This gave the poll a place now to rest and to release allowing the tension to leave changing the input to the entire spine and creating a stable posture allowing rest in the parasympathetic side of the nervous system.

Creating natures environment for global healing

For long term results, that feel like love.

05/27/2024

🐴 🌱Mighty Pumpkin Seeds: A Superfood for Your Horse!

One whole food that I love to include in my horse’s diets are pumpkin seeds. They are a powerhouse of nutrition for our equine friends, packed with essential nutrients and can play a big role in their health and well-being.

Some Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds for Horses:

🔅Circulation: Pumpkin seeds are loaded with arginine, an amino acid crucial for producing nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels, which enhances oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout the body. This is especially beneficial for horses with circulatory issues, metabolic/IR, hoof conditions, and horses with arthritis.

🔅Digestive Health: With a healthy dose of fiber and digestive enzymes, pumpkin seeds support a smooth digestive process. Helping prevent issues like colic, promoting a balanced gut microbiome, and supporting ulcer prone horses.

🔅Immune Boost: Rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E, zinc, and selenium, pumpkin seeds strengthen the immune system, keeping your horse resilient against illnesses.

🔅Antiparasitic Properties: Pumpkin seeds contain cucurbitacin, a compound known for its antiparasitic effects. This natural deworming agent can help in reducing parasitic load, offering a gentle, holistic approach to parasite management.

Using food as therapy is a holistic approach to equine health, and pumpkin seeds are a fantastic addition to your horse's diet. By incorporating a few tablespoons of these seeds, you harness nature's power to support your horse's health from the inside out.

Give your horse the gift of the mighty pumpkin seed and watch them thrive! 🌱✨

05/26/2024

Michigan horse owners beware of low iodine!

If you live in one of these counties with 'arsenic in the well water' problems, think about getting your Home & Barn water tested - and consider iodine supplementation for You & Your Horse.

https://iodine.horse
https://newiodine.com

Too much arsenic can interfere with iodine absorption and metabolism. Arsenic is one of the most common ground water pollutants we see today, it's a toxic heavy metal with zero nutritional value, and it's difficult to remove.

Heavily chlorinated, fluorinated and brominated water can also impair thyroid function and damage almost any part of the endocrine system. Iodine supplementation can aid in the displacement of toxic halogens within the body - which can help to loosen halogen buildup & nutritionally restore thyroid function to those with iodine deficiency.

USGS Map (below) - shows estimates of how many private domestic well users in each county may be drinking water with high levels of arsenic.

05/26/2024

Welcome to Honey for Horses! 🐝

We hope you and your horse find some relaxing moments together. 😊❤️

05/25/2024

On the most recent episode of Healthy Critters Radio, you can tune in to hear all about:

🐦 Tips for creating and maintaining habitat for wild birds,

🐶 Cardigan Welsh Corgis,

🦠 Good bacteria for our furry friends,

🪰 Favorite fly control strategies.

They really do have something for everyone - no horses required!

https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2024/04/198-wild-bird-habitats-cardigan-welsh-corgi-boulardii-yeast-for-dogs-by-biostar-us/

05/25/2024

As warmer weather approaches, it's time to stock up on the best hydrating support for your horse! Alixir EQ is an amazing paste formula with elecrolytes and patented extracts that acts quickly and effectively. Star-Lixir is a powder formula that includes ingredients from Alixir PLUS cooling ayurvedic plants!

05/25/2024

Horse and Farm Life: And some of our therapy friends too!

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01/10/2024

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