Animal Connections Integrative Care

13/05/2025

Join us! Equine Chiropractic Seminar

Biomechanical Approach to Chiropractic Introduction to Equine BAC Technique and other Receptor Based Therapies October 25th & 26th, 2025 - Suffolk, Virginia United States + 7.5 hrs online study

27/06/2024

Save the dates!!

Hi! I hope that you are having a fantastic summer so far!! I wanted to let you know that I will tentatively be in town July 22nd-29th, August 9th-14th as well as August 22nd-28th for equine chiropractic and bodywork appointments. Please let me know if you would like to be added to any of these visit...

01/04/2024

$10 off coupon

Feel free to share this offer with you friends and mention SUMMER 2024 to receive the discount (not to be combined with any other offers). Be sure to check out the big news below!!

27/07/2021

Yay Team USA ❤️🤍💙

https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/u-s-earns-dressage-team-silver-to-germanys-gold-in-tokyo?fbclid=IwAR3SvdsmIAdp3SV8ca3WKxbUrqA1oOy0uwbIod5txaABn0j62po8mcacnWs

Tokyo—July 27 At the end of her test, instead of an ebullient fist pump or celebratory slap of Sanceo’s neck, Sabine Schut-Kery quietly patted her horse, then walked out of the ring wiping her eyes as her teammates cheered and hugged on the si...

20/07/2021

Hoping for some rain!

Check out our latest infographic on managing horse pastures during drought. This infographic was developed by Hannah Lochner, BS, UMN.

16/07/2021

Good workout for everyone 😆

Happy Funny Friday!🐴

07/07/2021

Look at those little legs go!

06/07/2021

Riding is good for your health! But we already knew that ❤️🐴

Despite the fact that horseback riding is a popular sport, there is little information available on horseback riding as a physical activity. Texas A&M University recently found that metabolic output and heart rate responses were greater for riders during the long trot portion of a walk-trot-canter ride and during cutting rides. When the walk-trot-canter ride was evaluated by gait, metabolic output increased as gait speed increased. Riders engaged in cutting and reining experienced more intense exercise in short durations, while walk-trot-canter riders has a greater overall total energy expenditure due to the duration of the activity. Interestingly, all three riding activities were similar in peak metabolic output compared to activities like jogging, and playing soccer and rugby. This study highlights the importance of horseback riding as a viable tool to support health through physical activity, particularly if riding at more intense gaits. For more information on this research, visit https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103463.

29/06/2021

Good tips for this weekend!

4th of July fireworks can cause panic in some horses, especially if displayed nearby. Here are 9 tips to keep your horse calm during 4th of July fireworks:
1. Keep your routine as consistent as possible. Sometimes moving the horses to a different location or separating them from the herd can cause just as much fear.
2. If you plan to move your horses to a different location (or inside the barn), give them about a week to acclimate to the new surroundings.
3. Check your paddock or stalls for possible issues, including uneven ground, sharp edges, and broken boards to try and limit potential injuries.
4. If your horse is housed inside, try playing smoothing music to drown out the noise from fireworks.
5. Try using a slow-feeder to divert the horse’s attention.
6. Some horses will tolerate ear plugs that can help reduce noise.
7. Do not try to comfort your horse during the fireworks. It will be safer for you and your horse if you are not inside the paddock or stall.
8. Start desensitizing your horse to loud noises. It might not help for this year, but may help in the future.
9. If necessary, talk to your veterinarian about the possibility of a sedative. Keep in mind some of these products may be prohibited at some shows.

25/06/2021

🤣 Happy Friday!

Friday funny! Hats off to a great weekend.