Restore Equine

05/14/2026

If you can navigate your way past the subscription requests to read this for free, it os a good explanation of how research into connective tissues (this specifically about a potential connected interstitial system) is changing how science views the role of what was once thought of as inconsequential

Interstitial fluid IS connective tissue, it fills the spaces between and inside other previously considered “more important” parts of the body.

Anyone who’s studied eastern medicine AT ALL or is in any way whole body thinking, has known for a long time that there is no “less important” part, and that everything is connected. But it’s taken science thousands of years to start catching up to what the ancient chinese knew eons ago.

Fascial and interstitial health is as important as organ function, cardiovascular or lymphatic health, and it would seem that the research is now pointing towards it playing a much bigger role than previously suspected.

The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4ttJJ7b

05/14/2026

was a very restful experience for the horses this week 😴

05/14/2026

Whenever I work with a horse that’s never had bodywork, or one that’s nervous or had a previous not so great experience, Tami’s voice plays in my head on repeat “find the door to yes”

Manual therapy is not applied TO the horse, it is with participation of the horse. This means it cannot be forced or the outcome is not the same.

Same as with good riding.

Technical application of a device is a little different, in as much as a device is having an effect on the tissue regardless of how the horse feels about it.

But good bodywork requires the horse’s participation, which requires a conversation. And honestly it’s not always relaxed and happy, because sometimes the body holds a lot of restriction or discomfort, but being able to walk the line of finding the way through is what differentiates a good manual therapist.

Having the ability to discern the what’s for today and what’s for later, how much is enough vs too much.

Much of that cannot be taught, only experienced.

05/13/2026

Tuesday is for

05/13/2026

Cooper & Haven living their best life on 💆‍♀️🦄💕

05/12/2026

WHAT IS CELLULITIS? 🔎

Cellulitis is a common condition in horses where there is infection/inflammation in the tissues of the limb, most often the distal limb.

WHAT MIGHT YOU NOTICE?
Owners often first notice a leg that suddenly looks and feels “not right.” While the exact signs can vary case to case, rapid-onset limb swelling is a classic sign. Fever is also a sign to watch for with cellulitis. If your horse's temperature is elevated, contact your vet.

DIAGNOSIS:
Because a swollen, painful leg can have different causes, your veterinarian may use a combination of:
• Physical exam and patient history
• Imaging, including ultrasound, to help assess what’s happening in the tissues and whether there are complicating factors.

HOW IS IT TREATED?
There is limited scientific evidence that definitively tells us the single “best” treatment plan for every horse, and more research is needed (especially to support responsible antibiotic use). Your vet may tailor the plan to your horse’s severity, comfort, and response to therapy.

QUICK ACTION MATTERS:
• Cellulitis can be more than “just swelling.” It can become serious, and in rare severe scenarios, cellulitis/lymphangitis has been reported to progress to distal limb ischemia (loss of blood supply) with catastrophic tissue damage.
• Cellulitis can also lead to a condition called lymphangitis where the lymphatic system is affected, so resolution becomes more difficult. Multiple episodes of cellulitis/lymphangitis in the same leg can cause scarring, which makes recurrence more likely and recovery more difficult.

⚠️Cellulitis needs individualized diagnosis and treatment:
• Call your veterinarian promptly if your horse develops sudden, significant lower-leg swelling, heat, pain, or lameness.
• Don’t self-treat with leftover antibiotics. The evidence base is limited, and appropriate antibiotic choices/duration matter for both patient outcomes and antimicrobial stewardship.

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

is dragons favorite day of the entire month 😁💆‍♀️🦄💕

05/09/2026

The way I see it, when we ask them to show up for us, in a sport or a hobby that they never asked to be part of, the least we can do is take care of them in the best way possible 💪💆‍♀️🦄💕

Bodywork in all its forms can so often be seen as a luxury, but the reality is, their bodies were never made to carry us around at all, never mind perform at the level many of us expect from them.

Athletes in the human world have entire teams of support helping them train AND recover, to help them stay fit, healthy, pain free and perform their best. Horses should be no different.

05/08/2026

at .star.farms 💆‍♀️🦄💕

05/07/2026

bringing you pre performance bodywork 💆‍♀️💪🐎💕