Gladiator Horse Therapy

07/26/2024

Mark your calendars! October 6!!!

07/19/2024

“Whilst osteopathic lesions can be painful, they also produce far-reaching physiological effects, which can impact the body globally and wreak havoc on many of the animal’s systems.” E. Andrews
This is why osteopaths analyse the whole body and use their detailed understanding of the physiological processes and anatomical connections to understand not only the local but also global impact dysfunctions can have.

06/09/2024

We have some new hats in. Great for those that are tired of the gnats.

05/10/2024

I was the kid at the bottom pic first, then the kid in the to pic.
PS I may still use the word yah when asking for speed. My trainer used to laugh at me then get mad. Love you Marcie Royle

04/12/2024

01/20/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/01/2024

I still have openings this week. If you want on the schedule message me!

01/01/2024

2023 was a good year!
Wishes for an even better 2024!!!

Thank you to all my clients!

12/26/2023

I am here to support all my clients!

What plans do you have for 2024?