Ginger Krantz Earth Horse Healing

21/01/2024

https://theconversation.com/unusual-ancient-elephant-tracks-had-our-team-of-fossil-experts-stumped-how-we-solved-the-mystery-216548

Elephants can be viewed as geological engineers that create minor tectonic forces on the substrate they walk on.

27/11/2023

Dr Kellon Vmd is an excellent source for information about IR and Cushings in horses.

Hyperinsulinemia, usually caused by insulin resistance [IR]affects an estimated 12 to 15% of horses and is a central component of metabolic syndrome. Insulin resistance is typically (but not always…

27/11/2023

Useful information about sugars in winter grass.

Question

Is it safe to graze horses after a killing frost? What do I need to consider before turning them back out on pasture? Also, what defines a killing frost?

Response

A killing frost (or hard freeze) refers to a frost that is severe enough to end the growing season. The National Weather Service defines a hard freeze when temperatures fall below 28ºF for a few hours.

We recommend keeping horses off pastures for 7 days after a killing frost. Frost-damaged pastures are higher in nonstructural carbohydrates because plants can not use up their stored carbohydrates as efficiently. It can take plants 7 days to return to more normal nonstructural carbohydrate levels. Higher levels of nonstructural carbohydrates can lead to an increase risk for laminitis, especially in horses diagnosed with or prone to obesity, laminitis, Cushings, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

The decision to graze again after a killing frost depends on the condition of your pasture. After a killing frost, no additional regrowth of the pasture will occur, even though the pasture might appear green in color. If your cool-season grass pasture is

✅ taller than 3 to 4 inches, then grazing can resume 7 days after a killing frost and can continue until the pasture is grazed down to 3 to 4 inches.
❌ shorter than 3 to 4 inches, then no grazing should occur after a killing frost.

The 3- to 4-inch minimum height recommendation is necessary to help maximize winter survival and can help predict a vigorous and healthy pasture come spring. We do recognize horses rarely graze uniformly and pastures tend to have areas of both over and under grazing. Therefore, owners need to base decisions on the average appearance of the pasture.

13/09/2023

Good article by Eleanor Kellon, Vmd

Flax. Fish oil. Chia. Krill. Algae. Ahiflower seed oil. By the time I write this there could be another source, also claiming to be the best for some reason. Do you need to supplement omega-3 fatt…

12/08/2023

Its soon approaching!

07/05/2022

Campbell"s Lane Farm in Preston Maryland will be hosting this introductory class in healing for horses in June. You are welcome to join us for this "life-changing" workshop!

22/01/2022

Great wisdom from Earl Ola:

If I was a horseman, I would know that unbalanced Thoroughbred racehorses breakdown. I would look at finish line videos and see that almost every American-trained Thoroughbred racehorse runs slightly slanted to the left, unbalanced in its action and stride. If I was a horseman, I would know or learn how to balance a racehorse. I would know it is impossible to produce balanced racehorses training and racing around left turns only.

If I was a horseman, I would not allow exercise riders or jockeys to ride acey-ducey—putting their weight slightly off center on my racehorses’ backs—adding to unbalancing my Thoroughbreds. Nor would I allow exercise riders to hold a neck strap or martingale (bib) and a rein in one hand, pulling my racehorses’ heads unnaturally to one side contributing to unbalancing my racehorses.

If I was a horseman, I would know that the seven minutes maximum the average American Thoroughbred spends on the training track is not enough training time for developing the bone, ligament, and tendon densities, plus heart and lung strength necessary to withstand the rigors of racing.

If I was a horseman, I would know or learn what type of track work is needed to develop sound, non-bleeding racehorses able to withstand racing’s pressures. I would study the training schedules of old-time trainers during the days of America’s drug-free iron racehorses that raced every seven to 14 days, started 20 times as 2-year-olds, stayed sounder while making more starts, and breezed two or three times a week. I would study modern leading Australian trainers who breeze their horses two or three times per week, sometimes at their full race distances. I would know that breezing once a week does not provide enough race specific exercise to keep my horses race-fit and sound, and to prevent them from bleeding. I would know that using harmful, unnecessary, yet legal race-day drugs—such as Salix, clenbuterol, and Butazolidin—and injecting joints with steroids are negatively affecting my racehorses’ health and racing longevity.

If I was a horseman, I would walk my horses for 15-30 minutes before they go on the training track, starting a correct and necessary warm up process. I would slow jog my racehorses for at least a half-mile before they work, to continue a correct and necessary warm up process; and I would slow jog them for a mile after they work out, providing a correct and necessary lactic acid flush of their muscular systems.

If I was a horseman, I would sand roll my racehorses after every workout, before they are hosed off or washed so that they would not roll in their stalls, casting and injuring themselves unnecessarily.

If I was a horseman, I would hot walk my horses to the left on the day they worked right turns, and I would hot walk my horses to the right on the day they worked left turns to help prevent arthritic back and neck conditions that affect far too many left-turn only American Thoroughbreds.

If I was a horseman, I would know that tree-less exercise saddles cause the sore backs prevalent in far too many American racehorses. I would know that when riders stand up in the stirrups for slow gallops, they are forcing my horses to work off the forequarters (pounding the ground), that if the riders sit down in the saddle (as they do in South America), it would help my racehorses work off their hindquarters, developing more driving power, and helping keep them sound.

If I was a horseman, I would know that a horse (or human) standing unnaturally still and stiff in a tight space like a racetrack stall for 23 hours per day is susceptible to arthritic conditions. I would know that horses need an hour afternoon walk in the sun to keep their limbs mobile and to receive some of the vital natural vitamin D that helps keep horses sound and healthy. I would provide small sun-yards for my racehorses so that weather permitting, they could spend a second hour in the sun each day, rather than spending 23 hours locked in far too small a stall while breathing virus- and bacteria-laden air.

If I was a horseman, I would not overfeed and underwork my racehorses. I would provide good, clean, dust-free hay, clean water, and fresh-cut green-chop for my racehorses.

If only I was really a horseman.

-Earl Ola

27/11/2021

Important to remember: Horses are cold weather animals.

We are not like them, and they are not like us, and we each have different species' needs.

I just went up to the pasture to break open the water tub one last time today for the 3 Morgans, pitch black, 19 degrees, a few snowflakes filtering down, just the sort of night that humans seek the fireside, and Roxie, Cloud and Lilly were just standing there, for them natural, normal, and no big deal.

It's easy to anthropomorphize, to want them warm and cozy and snug in a tight barn, because that's what we humans generally want, and if we do, they must too----

Or so it seems---

28/08/2021

A good post on EMS and feeding the horse.

19/08/2021

More species than just people are finding the boundaries we have created no longer viable.

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

12/08/2021

Reiner Klimke historic comments on his approach to dressage training and his ever present belief in never applying punishment to horses.

Sadly both Dr Reiner Klimke and Susan Hayes Woods are no longer with us, but this edited interview from 1995 is a pignant reminder that modern dressage started to go wrong over 20 years ago...

SUSAN’S INTERVIEW WITH DR. REINER KLIMKE AT THE AACHEN CHIO JULY 1995

Susan: I was watching you as you schooled Biotop in the indoor arena this morning, and it was wonderful. I noticed you were working him in a fat snaffle, and I wondered if you could talk about the importance of working in the snaffle for upper level horses.

Klimke: I ride at home only once a week on the double bridle.

Susan: Do you mean for most of your Grand Prix horses, or for this one especially?

Klimke: All. I want to have them very light in my hand. It is easier when they are really “through”, and they take the bit and take your hands. Then they are not afraid to come out to the double bridle.

Susan: Biotop seems to be very “out” to the bridle–there is not a lot of overflexing.

Klimke: And when he goes in extensions, the neck and frame extend too. And yet there are horses who make their extensions with overflexed necks and they score just as well…

Susan: Can you explain that?

Klimke: Well, when I tell you this, I don’t want to sound jealous, but I live for classical riding. Classical riding means that the horse must go: that is, the energy must come through and the horse reaches forward. But the judges don’t always mark accordingly. I don’t mind; I know what is right. I have been in this sport for nearly 40 years.

Susan: I also saw today that you were doing a lot of work on the basic paces, and simple transitions.

Klimke: Yes. The horse must go forward and he must be happy. If the horse is happy and he trusts you, then you can teach him. If you punish him, that is wrong.

Susan: They never forget. Is there any place for punishment in riding?

Klimke: I hate to punish a horse. It must not be. It can happen to anybody. Sometimes you lose your patience, you try to make the horse a slave. But it is not right. Sometimes you see riders blowing up, even here, with top riders. I say to myself, “Poor horse, I wouldn’t like to be in your stable.”

Susan: Why does it happen? A lot of these riders will teach and talk about riding classically, and mean to do it, but then it is different here. Is it the pressure?

Klimke: I think everybody wants to win. Perhaps they think if they make a horse tired it will be submissive. Sometimes it may work, but if you really look you can see what is wrong. Some judges don’t have a really good eye, and they judge by punishing mistakes, like too many or too few strides in a pirouette, for example.

Susan: Too much counting and not enough…

Klimke: Yes. The principle is: how is the walk, how is the trot, how is the canter, how is the acceptance of the bridle, how does the back work–all of these things. And in addition, the figures. But they deduct too much if a figure is not 100% okay. You see? If you make a pirouette and the horse really uses his hindquarters, and maybe the pirouette is a little big, you should not be given a 5.

Susan: That’s a little extreme.

Klimke: Yes. It can be at least a 6, can also be a 7, when the horse really canters classically. Even if the circle was too large, remember that you must deduct from 10. The judge must be able to see the main achievement of a horse and rider, in a movement.

Susan: This brings up another question, and that is–there are some amazing equine athletes here, and some of them get a lot of points because of that. Where are the places in the Grand Prix test where the talent can’t cover up the problems with the training?

Klimke: I look only at the way that the horse moves, in all three gaits. He must come from behind, with a swinging back. The head and neck must seek the bit. I hate it if the horse comes behind the vertical and stays there. When the horse is really “through”, you must be able to open and close the frame, and keep him reaching into the bit. And right now, in the judging, in my opinion, this doesn’t count for enough. But sooner or later, good riding will be rewarded. You must not lose your patience, you see. And don’t give up.

https://woodsdressage.com/ for the full interview and about Susan Hayes Woods

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10/08/2021

It’s about time that the truth of the improved performance and health of barefoot horses is acknowledged at this level.

💪🥇🥇🥇 BAREFOOTERS take GOLD in the team showjumping at the OLYMPICS! COME ON 💪

**BREAKING NEWS!!** Yep you heard it, Swedish 🇸🇪 barefoot horses are TOP OF THE WORLD, taking GOLD to beat the USA in a breathtaking jump off for the top position.

👉 No more will the world say that barefoot horses cannot compete at the highest level!

👉No more will the world say “well it’s not gold is it”… because IT IS!!

GOLD🥇 GOLD 🥇 GOLD 🥇

🥇Peder Fredricson riding H&M All In - BAREFOOT - rode an incredible final round, he had to go clear and he had to ride faster than the US - and the two of them did it!

🥇 Henrik Von Eckermann riding King Edward - BAREFOOT - went first, stayed composed and did a blinding round completely clear - he didn't knock down one fence in the entire competition!!!

Even though we are celebrating the barefoot achievement here, it is a team event and we have to also congratulate their other awesome team rider, Malin, who with her horse really jumped their hearts out!👇

🥇Malin Baryard-Johnsson riding Indiana - SHOD - had to go clear...and fast... and they did! Fantastic round!

SO YES BAREFOOT PIONEERS WINNING GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS - THEY DID IT! 🙌

All 3 riders not only went clear and fast - but they were the most consistent riders in the whole competition - only knocking down 2 fences in the final stages.

👉BOTH the barefoot horses were previously SHOD and were transitioned to barefoot.

H&M All In - who took SILVER in the individual showjumping, is now being recognised as probably the BEST all round showjumper IN THE WORLD…

….and he is BAREFOOT! 💪

King Edward - didn’t drop ONE POLE in the entire competition - an incredible horse! 🙌

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All the info from our previous post when Peder and H&M All In took SILVER and Henrik and King Edward came 4th.👇👇👇

“Well done to Grevlunda Fredricson Show Jumping & Henrik Von Eckermann for pushing our tradition based sport towards evolution. For those interested Peder Fredricson’s barefoot horses are:

💙 H&M All In
❤️ Catch Me Not S
💛 H&M Christian K
💚 Hansson WL
💜 Jumper d’Oase
🧡 Sienna SN

Henrik Von Eckermann’s barefoot horses are:

💙 King Edward
❤️ Hera de Landetta II
💛 Hollywood V
💜 Hugo Boss
🧡 Tovek’s Mary Lou

…and probably more, those are just the ones I’ve looked into” Katie Pontone (thanks Katie for such amazing work on finding out all this information about these two BAREFOOT OLYMPIC PIONEERS!) and of course your own success at top levels showjumping barefoot in the USA!

Show jumping is a TOUGH sport for horses and riders, and the equine world has always perpetuated the narrative that horses just could not compete and succeed at these lofty high levels unless they were SHOD…

… THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TRUE…

… and now these amazing horses and riders HAVE PROVED IT TO THE WORLD!!🙌🌎

So come on EQUINE world… stop believing that horses need metal nailed to their feet to be the TOP COMPETITORS ON THIS PLANET!

We SALUTE YOU… 🇸🇪 Peder Fredricson & Henrik Von Eckermann & SWEDEN 🇸🇪 … and all your brilliant BAREFOOT HORSES! 🇸🇪

We hope to have more in depth info for you in Issue 32 coming out in the Autumn - don’t miss it!

Bust those traditional myths and read The Barefoot Horse Magazine… and shout it from the rooftops…

….BAREFOOT IS BEST!

👉ISSUE 31 just released👉https://bit.ly/BHMIssue31

👉or SUBSCRIBE and never miss an issue👉http://bit.ly/ANNUALsub

GOLD WINNING HORSE athletes can do it BARE! 🥇 💪

The BHM Team ❤️

01/07/2021

Great news!

BREAKING NEWS!
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has directed the BLM to implement fertility control, allocating $11 million of its Wild Horse and B***o Program budget to dedicated funding to pursue safe and reversible fertility control options. It also directs the BLM to evaluate relocating them to other Herd Management Areas to keep these animals on the range where they belong.

Thanks to subcommittee chair, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree for including this in the bill, as well as Congresswoman Dina Titus, Rep. Mark Pocan, & Congressman Steve Cohen for their leadership that made this happen.
(from Amer. Wild Horse Campaign)

Photo: Missoula, young 9 yr. old band stallion, born to Diamond and Half Moon

29/06/2021

I highly recommend utilizing Horseman's Lab for f***l testing of horses. They are running a special this month where you can also receive a year of free consulting with Dr Byrd, DVM, which I have found informative, educational and extremely helpful. I'm not gaining anything from this recommendation, its from my heart.

Horsemen's Laboratory is offering a July special where when you purchase 10 or more kits you receive one free as well as the free consultation for a year. Also, Horsemen's Laboratory will be closed from July 11th to July 17th. Any samples received during this time will be placed in the refrigerator and processed on the 19th.

26/06/2021

An excellent opinion article from the Washington Post.

We have too many wild horses. But this is no way to thin the herd

14/05/2021

Please take a look at the latest email update about the Equine Healing Practitioner Certification Program - just click on this link: https://conta.cc/33J6mev

03/03/2021

A lovely story.