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?

11/28/2023

The list is endless but thank you 🤎

11/27/2023

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11/22/2023

As we enter Thanksgiving week in the US, many of your vets will be out of town or spending much needed time with their families.
It’s times like these that horse owners need to practice 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠.

During this holiday time, as an emergency only vet, I recommend the following:

- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 deworm your horse right now.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 start a new feed right now.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 get a new round bale of coastal hay right now if you’ve let the last one go to dust (give small amounts at a time or mix with a stemmy hay until they’ve had their fill, then give the round bale).
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 change schedules.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 vaccinate your horse right now, especially if you have a known reactor.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 be in a rush and fail to soak your feed for long enough (choke risk) - especially if you’re late to feed due to holiday errands/get togethers.
- If you have visitors, limit treats. Ensure gates are closed. Make sure feed doors and bins locked. 𝐁𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥!

There is already a shortage of equine vets - and the few we do have will likely be out of town or trying to enjoy the holiday.

Let’s all have a very 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. And let’s let our vets stay home with family!

Remember: 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒔! 😂🥴

11/21/2023

So true!

10/31/2023

Schedule your November Session today and get up to 50% off your December session.
All sessions from 10/30 til 11/30 qualify!

10/26/2023

TRAUMA AND THE IMPACT ON TISSUES
By Eleanor Andrews

When tissues are subjected to trauma, they may shrink and contract. Over time, this can lead to a decreased flow of blood to that area, which in turn can cause stasis. Stasis can cause a whole range of problems by preventing new, clean blood from bathing the tissues, stopping new nutrients from coming through, and preventing toxins from being released. This can cause the tissues to become stuck in an increasingly toxic environment, and pH levels may change, leading to disease and dysfunction. Therefore, it is important to take proper care of your animal’s body and work to ameliorate the impact of any injury that could lead to tissue damage.

10/07/2023

"Suddenly"

We hear a lot of riders say their horse "suddenly" started bucking or refusing jumps, or some other variation of "suddenly started [insert unwanted behavior]". The thing is, a lot of times there are many subtle signs that something is amiss that tend to fall on deaf ears, and not from malice but rather just ignorance. We don't know what we don't know, and while that may excuse some of what we dismiss, it also acts as an excuse for inaction. You may not know what exactly it is you're looking for, but following the simple rule of "riding shouldn't be a battle" should clue you in on certain things.

If your horse is resistant, remember that they have no ability to 'take the p**s' as some would say. They don't decide "today, I will spook at the far right corner because the Moon is full and I don't like the weather". Everything horses do is either a means of communicating that something is wrong or a fight/flight reaction at that given moment. Neither is cause for an argument or "showing the horse who is boss" because all that does is tell your horse he can't trust you, and can't depend on you to help him in his times of need.

So when we hear "suddenly", we approach cautiously and do our best to educate owners on the more subtle cues they may have missed. No one is vilified or chastised, because in the end they made the conscious choice to seek out help, and the least we can do is help them in a gentle, encouraging way so that they may in turn help their own horses in a gentle, encouraging way.