Heart Equine

07/12/2025

Thanks everyone for you input on laminitis cases in shod versus barefoot horses! That was a great conversation and brought up so many good points. We are learning more all the time that prevention is the best medicine and its so important to understand the potential for all kinds of things to 'mask' deeper problems.

Which is why you should always always always listen to your horse!!!

Pictured the below the awesome Kai Cunningham at our clinic in Ontario
PC Orange Horse Studios

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

Thoughts on laminitis in shod versus unshod horses?

07/09/2025

I am beyond excited to have been gifted 3 hours with which to share my work with my colleagues !!
What a FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY !!
HEALING OASIS 2025 CONFERANCE
SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!
Meet Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini

Dr. Heart-Bellini, owner of Heart Equine in Rocksprings, TX; will be expanding your neuronal plasticity in regard to the following topics:

Introduction to Spinal Biomechanics and The Theory of Dural Torque

Synopsis or goals: Optimal equine spinal biomechanics rely on a balance of structural integrity, neuromuscular coordination, and fascial tension. All distortions at the spinal level should be considered holistically through the lens of dural torque theory. This refers to the effects of rotational tension within the dura mater, creating compensatory patterns that alter vertebral alignment, posture, and gait. This can cause havoc on your horse’s biomechanics, leading to diagnoses of Kissing spine, SI pain, headshaking, as well as lameness. The focus of this lecture will be on identifying and assessing when this is underlying in your cases.



Principles and Practices to Restore Normal Spinal and Hind Limb Biomechanics – I & II


Synopsis or goals: Restoring normal spinal and hind limb biomechanics takes us beyond the world of segmental adjusting into the land of fascia and the brain. Here we will learn how the state of the animal's nervous system informs our approach and dictates the sequence of interventions for long-term results. We will move right into things you can take home and use the very next day, such as the following:

How to hack into the nervous system and change the muscle pattern of the entire horse.
Discussion of exercises used for spinal lengthening.
Discussion of exercises used to address dural torque
How to use proprioceptive pads to address these issues
How to release the hock and the deep ventral line


Location and Information for the conference:

Date: Nov 7th - 9th, 2025
Location: National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
Hotel of preference: Crowne Plaza, located at 1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL. (630-629-6000).
https://healingoasis.edu/

PC Orange Horse Studios

07/07/2025

Joints and Junctions !!

07/07/2025

PC Orange Horse Studios 😊

07/07/2025

Manual therapy on the poll for a Vagus Nerve Reset - How I "Chiro"

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07/05/2025

Lets get the prayers going for these young girks

A devastating flash flood ripped through Central Texas when the Guadalupe River surged nearly 30 feet in under an hour, sweeping away homes, RV parks, and even summer camps near Kerrville and Hunt.

Camp Mystic was hit worst — over 20 young girls are still missing, and hundreds of rescue personnel—including the Texas National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, helicopters, drones, and dive teams—are working around the clock to locate them .

⚠️ Key Facts:
• 💔 13 people confirmed dead so far 
• 📉 River rose 22–26 ft in 45–60 minutes—second-highest flood on record 
• 🚒 National Guard deployed to assist evacuations and rescue missions 
• 🔄 Roads washed out, power outages impacting thousands, and local officials have declared a disaster area 
• 🔍 Rescue operations include up to 500 responders, 40 helicopters, 12 drones, and nine dive teams 

🙏 What You Can Do:
1. PRAY for the missing children and families.
2. DONATE to local relief groups like the Red Cross and Cajun Navy.

07/02/2025

CO Peeps
Great stuff here
Free !!!

Hello Colorado!

Zak Maytum and I are excited to invite y'all to come out for a day of showcasing our herd and our work. We will have limited space for haul-in horses for participation in the demo activities so please register quickly if you are interested. Auditing is FREE and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

~ Chiara

Registration Link for Auditors and Participants: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoxN-rnvKA40V4GyB2YNJ1_GC7-rglNvqT_9dMiP9tz3VqzQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113598641304292749112