2 Lazy T’s Ranch & Rehab

26/03/2024

Before and after.
Rio came to us 2 weeks after a barrel run that caused him to start limping on the left front. He was put on stall rest and bute for 2 weeks and saw little improvement. Once we got him we put him in the cold salt water 5 times a week for 2 weeks and you can see the reduction in the swelling and he is walking much better!

13/03/2024

If you are in need of an equine chiropractor Dustin Cooksey will be in St. George March 18-20. Contact me if you want an appointment. Consult is free.
Dustin brings a ton of knowledge and experience to get your horse performing at its best.
Southern Utah’s Equine Community
2 Lazy T’s Ranch & Rehab
Washington County 4-H Horse Program

You all know when it comes to the care of my horses there's nothing I won't do. Incorporating chiropractic work on my horses is something I'm exploring, and ...

02/03/2024

Here is the result to our giveaway!
Congrats to Megan Weaver for picking the tuffest horse.

09/02/2024

Electrical is done and more plumbing is complete. Unfortunately with the delay of delivery and now we are missing parts so we won’t get horses in as soon as we wanted. Good things come to those who wait I guess. 🤪

08/02/2024

We are making progress!

06/02/2024

Treadmill is set! A couple more days of wiring & plumbing and we will be ready to go

04/02/2024

Tomorrow is the day instillation starts! This unicorn of ours is ready to party!

03/02/2024

Somehow I counted wrong and we are down to 2 days. Here’s a chart of conditions the treadmill can help with and if you use cold water or warm water.

02/02/2024

With only 4 days to go we wanted to say Thank you to those who have helped us this far in our adventure….. Hopefully I don’t forget anybody!
For demolition & construction
John Jones
Trent Larsen
Courtney Loe
Clay Covington
Kason Burgess
Quick Cut
StGeorgeBestPainter
Dave Gust
Desert Scenes Landscape & Maintenance
Bob Kenworthy

For behind the scene support
Marci Cornwall
Unbridled Equine
Pinnacle Equine
Tara Coughlin
Tiffany Harris
KW Laser Works
McLayne Hutchings
Colton Gust
Justin Gardner
Brady Weaver

Many of you have put blood sweat and tears into this project while others were there for emotional support & encouragement. Either way THANK YOU for being there to help support this new adventure!

01/02/2024

I can’t wait to use the treadmill my self!

31/01/2024

6 days! Don’t forget to enter our giveaway and get in on the Valentines special!

29/01/2024

7 days to go! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway by guessing which horse will be the hardest to get in the treadmill on our previous post.

Benefits of Cryotherapy on the bodies healing process:

When utilizing cryotherapy and hydrotherapy together, the patient reaps the benefits of both modalities resulting in better treatment outcomes in less time. While cold-water treatments speed up the body’s healing, it doesn’t override the beneficial effects of the natural healing process.

1. Blood vessels constrict with cold application, resulting in decreased edema and ensuring surrounding tissue continues to receive adequate oxygenated blood supply.
2. Cold temperatures slow down electrical impulses to the brain signaling pain.
3. As the depth of the water increases, so does the hydrostatic pressure. The increased pressure on the tissues acts as a compression garment and helps to reduce swelling.
4. Utilizing turbulence jets adds even more benefits:
1. Because turbulence is created by injecting air into the water, it is thought that the dissolved oxygen level of the water increases, aiding in the healing process.
2.The turbulence provides a massage effect to the soft tissues, increasing the cold pe*******on into joints and tissues, aiding in the dispersal of fluids, and helping to decrease pain.

29/01/2024

Only 8 more days!

Cryotherapy and Hydrotherapy are the simplest, arguably the safest, and the most effective forms of equine therapy. They prove to be most beneficial when used in conjunction, both as a powerful rehab option, as well as, for preventive care.

Cryotherapy is defined as: “the use of extreme cold during medical treatments,” this results in decreased blood flow and edema in the target area.

Hydrotherapy is defined as: “the use of water for the treatment of medical conditions.” Utilizing water in treatment sessions allows for decreased pain levels and decreased stresses on joints with conditioning and rehabilitation.

Three main effects of cold-water therapy:

1. Analgesia- Reduction or eradication of pain
Cold water can decrease nerve conduction velocity (slows down electrical signals from the site of the injury to the horse’s central nervous system). This is essentially what tells the horse they are in pain.

2. Hypometabolism- Reduces metabolic rate of targeted cells
Cold water decreases the amount of oxygen and glucose cells needed to survive. This can help prevent the effects of oxygen deprivation, otherwise known as hypoxic damage. (Further described below).

3. Vascular Response- Vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels)
With narrowed blood vessels, the amount of blood passing through is decreased which can result in decreased edema.

27/01/2024

Down to single digits! 9 days to go!
Here is our list service list with more coming in the near future!

26/01/2024

9 days to go…
You never know which horses will go right in the treadmill and which ones will take a lot of time.

Comment on this post which of the 4 horses you think will be the most difficult to get on the treadmill. We will attempt to get them all in on February 8th. If you chose the right horse you will be put in a drawing for a free session*.
1. Epic- 7 yr old Once In a Blu Boon gelding
2. Danny- 12 yr old grandson of Hollywood Dun it gelding
3. Dolce- 10 yr old granddaughter of Dual Ray Mare
4. Betsy- 8 yr old Metallic Cat Mare

Ask questions on this post to get more info about the horses to help you guess correct. 🍀

26/01/2024

10 days to go, and almost to single digits. 🎉🎉
Treadmill training is super important not only for safety but also to ensure your horse has a good experience before, during, and after each session. This Liverpool is one of the tools we use to help train your horse to have an enjoyable experience.

24/01/2024

11 days…..

23/01/2024

12 days till install begins!

22/01/2024

13 days to go…..
Zeus is said to be the 13th and most powerful god in Greek mythology. You can get your horse in tip top shape just like Zeus’ horse Pegasus with the help of the aqua treadmill without putting the wear and tear on them.

22/01/2024

With 14 days to go don’t forget Valentine’s Day is on the 14th next month. There isn’t a better gift to get your favorite horse or your significant other’s favorite horse than a few days on our Aqua treadmill. The first 14 horses to book a 5 day aquatic treadmill training premium membership will receive 10% off.

19/01/2024

Sure glad it is NOT 32° in St. George, but 32° is how cold our salt water can get during a tread session. And what is 32 ÷ 2? 16 Only 16 more days till instillation begins.
Why would you use such cold water? Cold water reduces pain, inflammation & edema. It will help with wound care, cellulitis, and tendon/ligament injuries.

19/01/2024

Sure glad it is NOT 32° in St. George, but 32° is how cold our salt water can get during a tread session. And what is 32 ÷ 2? 16 Only 16 more days till instillation begins.
What are the benefits of using such cold water? It reduces pain, inflammation & edema. It will help in wound care, cellulitis & tendon/ligament injuries.

18/01/2024

17 days to go…
Here is a 17 second video of a horse loving his warm water treading session. Warm water is used during fitness sessions and really helps older horses with arthritis.

18/01/2024

We are counting down the days until installation starts on our treadmill! We have 18 days to go…. Here are 18 benefits of the Aqua Treadmill..
1. Improved Aerobic Capacity
2. Increased Range of Motion
3. Increased Muscle Development
4. Improved Use of Arthritic Limb
5. Assists circulation
6. Improves balance
7. Improves core strength
8. Decreased impact/concussion on the body
9. Improved overall wellbeing
10. Improved performance
11. Improved gate patterns
12. Reduces Swelling & Inflammation
13. Improves coordination
14. Improved stride length
15. Increased muscle suppleness
16. Relaxes Muscles
17. Reduces pain
18. ❤️Horses Love it!!❤️

AND MANY MORE