chiropractic for animals and people

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

The standard practice in the UK is to advise a preventative approach, treating pets every couple of months even if they don’t have fleas.

But flea treatments include powerful insecticides that have been found to leach off pet fur – and the hands of their owners – into waterways. A recent study also found that songbirds are inadvertently killing their young by making nests out of contaminated pet fur.

There is growing concern about the impact these treatments are having on biodiversity. Imidacloprid and fipronil, for example, are powerful insecticides: one monthly flea treatment for a large dog contains enough imidacloprid to kill 25 million bees.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/29/vets-urged-to-cut-back-on-flea-treatments-amid-uk-biodiversity-fears

14/01/2025

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31/10/2024

‼️WANTED‼️HUNT GROOM - THE DERWENT HUNT - North Yorkshire.
The Derwent Hunt are looking to recruit a friendly, competent person to manage the hunt horses for the 2024/25 season. This full time position comes with accommodation & a competitive salary. We're looking for a capable, confident rider who is reliable & enthusiastic, with the ability to turn out horses to a high standard. There will also be plenty of opportunity for a day's trail hunting. The position involves being in sole charge of the hunt horses stabled at the kennels. The role includes all yard duties, fitness & turn out of the horses on meet days. HGV license & experience in hunt service would be a bonus but not essential. If this sounds of interest please get in touch.
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16/03/2024

05/03/2024

‼️WANTED‼️LIVE IN GROOM FOR SMALL FAMILY YARD - Horsham, Sussex.
Looking for a kind & knowledgable person to join us on our small family yard in Sussex with our 5 horses (3 in work, two retired). There is a 2 bedroom annex cottage as part of the package & we'd be happy for someone to bring their own horse/dogs. Ideally this is a full time position but we would also consider a part time groom or more flexible arrangement for the right candidate (though even in this case we would like them to live-in). We are a family with riders ranging in ages (2-65 years!) & primarily take part in riding club, eventing & trail hunting (pony club when the little ones grow). We need someone who can take sole charge of three well behaved ladies horses (all under 16h), two retired polo ponies & a lead rein pony when we find one. The successful candidate will need to feel confident in managing the yard & all related duties on their own & there would be occasional housekeeping/errands (such as air port drop off's). If this sounds of interest please get in touch. Advert ID: 5055
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13/01/2024

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02/10/2023

01/09/2023

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′healing′′ that occurs when we're close to horses.
According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body.
While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate.
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can feel better when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adapt to stressful situations very efficiently. Many times, we just need to be in the presence of horses to feel a sense of well-being and peace.
In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits by interacting with horses, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, higher beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters acting as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, decreased feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, better social working; and greater feelings of empowerment, confidence, patience and self-efficacy.

23/08/2023

WANTED - OFFICE ADMIN / EXPERIENCED HORSE PERSON - Hexham, Northumberland.
This is a really varied 'All Round' position that would suit a trustworthy, experienced person, who has previously run a yard, or has come from a competitive, horsey background. Great facilities & terms & conditions of employment, own horse/dogs & live-in considered. The successful candidate will assist in the running of a private, multi disciplined yard. The role incorporates personal assistant & office duties, house / dog sitting & general yard duties when staff cover is required. Familiarity with horse registrations, online entry systems, passport & general office admin is essential. You will sometimes be required to run errands, do occasional shopping, post & parcel runs. You should be capable of managing the yard & supporting other staff should the need arise. Competence, reliability, a sound knowledge & keen eye for detail dealing with Show Horses, Hunters & Youngsters is essential. HGV Driving duties will involve transporting valuable horses both locally & nationally. References required. Lovely position for the right person, current employee highly recommends! If this sounds of interest please get in touch.
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