JL Equine Therapy

05/09/2023

Really nice gelding for sale!!!

RED BUCK WIN OR LOSE- 2018 AQHA Dun Gelding. Sired by Mac Eyed Red Buck and out of a daughter of Sonnys Imagination. Ernie is gorgeous, smart, and an overall...

04/15/2023

Great prizes come join!!!

Info below: Please Share!!!

Its Race Day!! Let the fun begin!

1. You can pay at the door.
2. Food is provided, but you can bring snacks too
3. BYOB
4. You do not have to “play the racing game” but you will not be eligible for the MONEY BALL
5. Doors open at 4, first race at 5:30. Racing should be done about 9.
6. It is a horse race-fancy hats are welcome or casual wear.

Thank you to the board, volunteers, sponsors, donors and all supporters!!

I wish the kids could see how much support they have in our community when they come to the barn and say “they don’t have any friends”.

See you tonight!!!

08/31/2022

Thanks Michelle Killackey for entrusting me with your girls these past few weeks with Bemer!! Glad they have enjoyed it so much!!

07/13/2022

07/06/2022

07/06/2022

Thank You Halle for entrusting me to work on your boy.
Trace has been doing rehab the last few months and you have him looking and feeling great!! He loved the Bemer and his Massage.

04/25/2022

Pretty cool diagram

03/04/2022

Does your horse yawn when you use the BEMER Horse-Set? Don't worry, they aren't bored, they are releasing! Signs of the BEMER Horse-Set working are yawning, licking, chewing, and an overall relaxed appearance. So as tired as you might be by the end of the week, your horse is just letting go all of the stress and tension in preparation for whatever your weekend has in store. Go BEMER!

02/27/2022

As we enter Horse Show Season
1. Horses don’t get broke at home. Be brave and enter!
2. EVERY disappointment at the show is a learning opportunity..... Be humble, be open to change.
3. Everyone gets nervous. Everyone has bad days. Everyone makes mistakes. Literally: EVERYONE!
4. Don’t watch others in the warmup ring and start changing what you have been doing - if you see something cool or you want to step up your game that’s homework for after the show!
5. When we run out of knowledge, we often punish our horses. Seek help instead.
6. Be a competitor! But be a horseman first. There is always someone watching who sees you as a role model.
7. Supporting your fellow competitors and engaging with people will enrich your show life.
8. Know the rules of competition! Make sure your attire and tack is legal. Read the rule book, ask questions and be well prepared.
9. Have FUN, don’t sweat the small stuff!

~Julia Keil Quibell~

02/06/2022

So glad we could add BEMER to our program here at the barn.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐅 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬?
I shared recently that I was slow to get on the PEMF train because of potential safety risks and the significant expense involved.

BEMER is like other PEMF devices in that it uses 𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐅 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥, but that’s the only similarity.

While other devices may vary by intensity, frequency, waveform and duration of application, BEMER uses a unique, patented signal with a 𝐥𝐨𝐰 10 Hz - 30 Hz 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 that mimics the earths frequency (10-100 microtesla).

This has been found to be especially well-suited for horses and effective for supporting 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - AND most importantly, it's safe to use every day.

With its 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥, no other PEMF device offers what BEMER does, nor can they achieve the same results as it relates to reaching and improving 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

On top of that, BEMER’s mission is ‘𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐧,’ and thankfully it's priced to reflect that mission and make ownership possible for everyone vs. other PEMF machines that are marketed toward professionals.

BEMER brings so many the benefits, without the drawbacks. It perfectly compliments and fits with our 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 and 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 - and I'm confident it will fit yours, as well!

As a BEMER Independent Distributor, I’m happy to help you get set up with BEMER in your barn! 🙋‍♀️ I've put together helpful details, pricing info. and more. To sign up, visit 👉🏼 www.barrelracingtips.com/bemer-for-horses

01/24/2022

Interesting Read!!

➡️ Tape and EPM

This is an article that discusses the effectiveness of taping for proprioception post neurological damage.

The results showed that tape improves correct gait after neurological damage.

Effects of proprioceptive sense-based Kinesio taping on walking imbalance
Young-Han Park, PhD and Jung-Ho Lee, PhD

Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine how application of Kinesio tape to the upper and lower limbs affects walking through stimulation of the proprioceptive sense.

[Subjects and Methods] Patients diagnosed with hemiplegia due to stroke were selected as the subjects of the study. To ascertain the effects of Kinesio taping on walking, all subjects performed a straight line walking test three times while barefoot. In terms of the actual taping application, elastic Kinesio tape was used on the hemiplegic side in all subjects.

[Results] The results of testing showed a significant difference in the values between before and after taping. In terms of left and right deviation according to the site of the taping application, there were statistically significant differences among the groups.

[Conclusion] In conclusion, application of Kinesio taping for central nerve injury was confirmed to be effective in reducing walking deviation.

🛑 EPM
It’s a complicated disease, this post is far from all encompassing.

As an OT I spent some time in a brain injury unit teaching people how to use their body again after strokes and traumatic brain injuries, so in my mind EPM is comparable because of the neurological damage.

If you have ever been around a person after a stroke or a brain injury, one of their deficits could be body awareness.

Using a hand as an example, depending on the degree of severity they might:

Forget to use their hand for simple tasks like eating
Hit or injure their hand because they lost track of where it was in space
Not know that that hand belongs to them at all

Because of the neurological damage, their brain is not processing input from their body correctly and all kinds of deficits present themselves.

We don’t always look at horses this way. When we see a human in rehab post brain injury we understand the deficits much clearer.

Horses can and do have this same experience.

We may struggle to see it for several reasons.

Maybe because horses are better at compensating.

Maybe because they are not doing fine motor tasks that require such detailed and small movements for us to see deficits (because they don’t have hands or fingers).

Maybe because we just don’t know how to look for it.

Maybe because we don’t want to see it, we just want to get them back to performing.

No matter the reason, our lack of seeing deficits doesn’t mean their neurological system isn’t damaged.

Following pharmaceutical treatment they need rehab.

We can’t expect to get back on them and return to their previous exercises just because they’ve been treated. There are neurological deficits that resulted in musculoskeletal damage.

If my neurological system was damaged, something as simple as brushing my teeth may require assistance, training, and practice to return to doing it normal again.

I’m definitely not going to return to my sport without effortful and intentional training.

You may need to send your horse to a rehab facility. There are professionals out there that are highly skilled and trained to provide your horse with an excellent rehab journey.

You may have a mild case that you are comfortable taking on at home.

Proprioception is the brain’s awareness of where body parts are in space.

Horses (and humans) won’t - and can’t - use a body part if they have no clue that that body part even exists.
It might sound crazy, but that is a real thing.

Try working your horses in sport boots or polo wraps.
Just having something on their legs helps them find their legs and feet.

Tape them.
Put tape on the muscles that they need help finding.
The tape will demand more attention from the brain and help improve the awareness to that body part while minimizing fatigue.

Give them intentional exercise.
Intentional movement doesn’t have to be complicated movement, just get them thinking about where their feet are being placed.

Their brain and their body will be exhausted far faster than you think. Short sessions are very effective.

Consult a professional. Buy a book. Reach out for help.

EPM is an ugly, nasty thing. I wish it on no one, but there is hope, there is help, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Returning to performance before your horse’s body is ready can increase stress and increase your chances for relapse.

Correct rehab can set you up for a smoother road to recovery.
Let them find their body again, then teach them how to use it again.
Its worth the time investment.

Taping classes available here ⤵️

https://sozoequine.thinkific.com

11/16/2021

Getting Bemer done!! Woodya loves it.

11/09/2021

Added BEMER to my massage program this week. Let me know if you’d like to book your sessions.

11/02/2021

After 3 esophageal chokes yesterday and some good conversations about some of the misconceptions about treatment and management of choke I thought it might be time to have a little discussion about the do's and don'ts with Equine Choke.

Choke is the laymen's term for esophageal obstruction in horses. It most commonly occurs when feedstuff is swallowed in a large volume and becomes lodged in the esophagus. This causes esophageal spasms which can be very painful for the horse causing come colic like symptoms. Horses may also experience coughing, retching and nasal discharge with food particles present.

In many instances, a quick bolting of a dry feed will cause a temporary impaction that is cleared by the horse with either some coughing and retching or softening of the food (if it's an easily dissolvable food) by the pooling of saliva. When the choke lasts for more than an hour after feeding it is time to intervene. While the horse is able to breathe while choked, they cannot swallow and food particles and lots and lots of saliva are gathering in the esophagus, pharynx, mouth and nares. If the horse continues to try to drink or eat he increases his risk for aspiration pneumonia as the only place all of that can go is down the trachea.

So, what do you DO if you think your horse is choked?

1. Pull both food and water and allow the horse to stand quietly with his head down.
2. Call us to alert us of the problem so that we have it on our radar and can get there in a reasonable amount of time if needed.

Here are some things we DON'T want you to do:
1. Rinse the mouth with water. The impaction is not in the mouth. It's way down in the esophagus. Introducing more water into the mouth increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
2. Walk the horse. Again, aspiration pneumonia is our biggest concern. Walking the horse increases respiration, keeps the horse's head up and further dehydrates them all of which complicates the situation. Allow the horse to stand quietly. If they are laying down, that is okay too. Just don't walk a choked horse. If you are unsure if it is choke or colic and the horse is laying quietly, err on the side of choke and let the horse lay quietly.

To help prevent choke here are some tips:
1. Soak/ moisten dry pelleted feeds, especially for senior horses. If they will eat it that way it is always preferable to dry feed.
2. Feed in a large shallow pan rather than a deep bucket or feeder.
3. Avoid feeds that dissolve poorly in water or feeds with large pellets. Some of the most common offending feeds are beet pulp pellets, alfalfa pellets or cubes and some of the low starch or "diet" pelleted feeds. We also see a lot of equine senior chokes but that is more related to the horses that are consuming that feed than the feed itself. In my humble opinion, those are the easiest to remedy and beet pulp pellets are the most difficult.

Hopefully our rule of 3 prevents us from seeing more this weekend, but we definitely see more this time of year. Make sure your horse isn't one of them! ~ Dr. Grimmett

10/13/2021

Very interesting pictures. Horses are much built like people. They can have pain and discomfort just like us.

10/05/2021

Unlike humans, horses are designed to run on a full stomach. Feeding your horse 2-3L of chaff or a biscuit of hay prior to exercise has two benefits :
1️⃣ The chaff will form a ball of feed in the stomach, which will help prevent acid from splashing up from the lower part of the stomach to cause gastric ulcers.
2️⃣ Blood is normally diverted away from the stomach during exercise, which reduces some of its normal protective mechanisms. Research has shown that feeding your horse before exercise actually reduces the amount of blood that is shunted away from the stomach and also increases the amount of blood delivered to the skeletal muscles and muscles of the chest. So not only are you helping to protect the stomach, you also might be improving your horse’s performance.
For more information : http://ow.ly/CfYy50Dmwnh

09/11/2021

So true!!! People miss this so much!!

💁‍♀️ Let's Talk... How your Exercise Program is Crippling your Horse....

Hey you! How would you like to save some money on vet bills? Wouldn't it be nice to not need your bodyworker or chiropractor every time you pull into a race? The answer to saving money does involve some commitment from you as the horse owner....
I always ask people what their fitness program is with their horse and most times I'm met with:

*long pause* "Uhhh.... I try to ride a couple of times a week and I get on and long trot a mile (or 3)... Or I just put him in the round pen for 20 minutes... Or I pony him... Or I put him on the walker...."

You cannot just ride twice a week and expect your horse to go to a three day event and have good performance. Just like you can't ride twice a week and expect your horse to be able to long trot a mile and hold a frame. Most barrel horses I see don't have enough core and hip engagement to stay collected for 10 feet, let alone a mile. But your horse is an honest worker so you ask for a mile, he's going to give you a mile... His body will naturally figure out a compensation pattern that will allow him to do what your are asking, but it's not without consequence. This is where we start to see the body overbuilding muscle around the scapula, shoulder, withers, and poll. His head carriage will gradually start to get higher, his pelvis will start to flatten and tip forward, and his back will start to hollow out.... Why does this matter?

➡️ Hollow backs let the Spinous processes (top) of the vertebrae "kiss" (touch), which over time of them hitting causes damage and pain... commonly known as Kissing Spine. It's also nearly impossible to find a saddle that correctly fits a hollowed back. Then add the weight of a rider and you have back pain that radiates through the entire body causing poor performance, alley issues, anxiety, ulcers... You name it.

➡️ Those high headsets are an issue too. Everyone wants the magic fix of the newest miracle bit, tie down or head setter... Those shortcuts work for awhile, but then they cause their own compensation patterns and soreness, so then you have to look for the next thing and the next thing until eventually you end up with a sour horse that no longer wants to work. High heads cause issues with TMJ, dental alignment, eyesight, and poll alignment which quickly makes for an unmanageable horse. If your trained horse starts pushing on your bridle... That is probably a Pain Response to a weak area.

➡️ Lastly, let's talk about pelvic alignment... Your horse is like your old faithful rear wheel drive truck... You know, the one that can get you through any terrain safely... Let's say you're in old faithful on ice or wet roads, but your tires are bald. What happens when you stomp the gas? The rear end slides out from under you and maybe it's bad enough you can't keep control of the front end either. Have you ever asked your horse to turn and felt his rear end lose power or slip out from under you? That poor sacrum and pelvic alignment. You can use a chiropractor as much as you want, but adjustments will not hold if muscles are atrophied or too tight or if you continue to train with incorrect fitness. The compensation patterns in the muscle will start to pull on the hind legs and put strain on the hocks, stifles, SIs until you are having to inject everything on the horse to control pain.

When the pelvis starts to dip forward, you will see a shorter stride, less power in the turns, unable to push off the hind end, higher tail set, balancing with the tail, lumbar pain, and pain radiating up to the front end. When you have long periods of hind end weakness, we start to see soft tissue injuries happen on the front legs from overloading them with extra weight.

💁‍♀️ Here's the big takeaway from this.... CORRECT FITNESS AND CONDITIONING PREVENTS INJURY AND SORENESS. Incorrect movement and compensation patterns cause unnecessary problems that will drain your checkbook. Do you want to improve performance and prevent vet bills? Then study correct fitness, set a realistic goal, and be consistent about it. Discipline yourself.... Is entering that barrel race unprepared worth hurting your horse? If your answer is Yes, your equine partner deserves more respect that what they're receiving from you.

08/05/2021

08/04/2021

I say this over and over when I’m saddle fitting.

07/23/2021

Happy horses!!! 😂

07/18/2021

Mares aren’t always well liked and for the same reasons strong women aren’t.

Opinionated? Those opinions are not without good cause and maybe you can't figure them out or maybe you just don’t like her opinion of you. Change it and she will always be on your side.

Stubborn? She just won’t let you bulldoze her. Treat her with respect and her resilience will be an asset to you.

Difficult? You just can’t handle her. You don’t have what it takes.

Stick with geldings then, and leave the mare for someone who understands her and appreciates the same qualities society has subtlety taught you not to like.

Here’s to mares, to strong women, and to those who CAN and DO appreciate them!

~ The Evolving Equestrian

06/21/2021

We are excited to share our latest improvements to our feeds!

We’ve removed additional sources of iron and increased the levels of Vitamin E in many of our feeds. Learn more about these improvements in this quick video: https://youtu.be/3l1RKThkNcY

06/14/2021

Tank tops available. $15

06/09/2021

05/25/2021

Donna is a wonderful Tennessee walking mare. She has had some time off and just finished two months of training. Donna has not had many miles under the saddle yet but she is pleasure on trail rides. You can ride her on the trail by herself or with other horses. She will go through water with no problem be anywhere you put her when you ride with other people. She trailers well for your trail rides when you want to jump in and go somewhere. If you are looking for a smooth ride, she gaits like a dream. Donna is a 9 years old, she is grade (not registered). She stands approximately 14.2 hands. She will fit right in your paddock/pasture as she gets along with other horses well. Located West Branch, MI $4000 obo

05/19/2021

Are you worried about feeding beet pulp to your horse because you heard it may expand in the horse's stomach and cause colic?

No need to fear. Beet pulp's excellent digestibility actually makes it a useful addition to the diet of many types of horses — especially "hard keepers" that need to gain weight, horses with dental problems, convalescing horses, and geriatric horses who have trouble chewing or digesting other types of forage. Because beet pulp is really a fiber supplement, not a grain, you can safely feed as much as you like; just be sure to start with a small quantity and GRADUALLY INCREASE the amount you’re feeding.

Read more about feeding beet pulp on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/feeding-beet-pulp. As always, consult your veterinarian for more information and to determine if beet pulp is a good choice for your horse!

05/13/2021

Love when clients and there horses are so happy with my work!!! Thanks Julie!!