Equine Healthspan Therapies

13/03/2025

https://thehorse.com/1116544/the-power-of-equine-laser-therapy/

This is a great intro article if you have yet to embrace laser therapy into your horse's health care. It is such a powerful non-invasive tool for increasing circulation and analgesia.

02/01/2025

I am filled with gratitude as we step into 2025. I am fortunate to work with owners who absolutely hold their horses’ wellness as highest priority. I work with horses for injury recovery, performance preparation, brain health, comfort, maintenance, and even companionship.

I love this planet, but sometimes think-If all creatures had stewards such as my clients, utopia may be realized. Seriously. The world needs more of you.

With deep gratitude, thank you for allowing me to be part of your horse’s journey.

23/06/2024

We got started a little late on this wound, but even with the first treatment at 10 days post-injury and a set-back at day 13 (photo 2), wound healing accelerated nicely by Day 16.

29/03/2024

As spring takes hold, I am filled with such gratitude for my clients, trainers and barn-family. The love, support and patience you have provided over the last 6 months as I pivoted away from the equine world and dove deep into family was, and frankly still is, palpable. I am so blessed to have each and every one of you (and your ponies) in my life.

I will be gradually returning - starting with my clients first. Stay tuned for schedule and availability updates.

Can’t wait to get my hands dirty again!

24/03/2024

I had the pleasure of watching Steve Paulson’s Liberty work last night at the USET fundraiser last night. So beautiful, fun, and inspiring.

19/01/2024

We are still on for our Client Education Day!!! Tomorrow, Saturday Jan 20th 10am-1pm at MZ Equestrian in Vista, CA. Rain or shine! We have an indoor space to ensure we will stay dry. Joining us will be Zoetis, Dechra, South Coast Saddlery, and Platinum Performance!! We will have prizes, giveaways, and a raffle to benefit Baker Ranch Mini Sanctuary Murrieta CA. Light refreshments sponsored by Arthramidvet will be available. Come ready for some Facts, Fun, and Free Prizes! BYOC (bring your own chair)

01/01/2024

Washing away 2023. Allowing the gifts and lessons of the year to morph into memory, and charging into 2024 with deep breaths, courage, and blind faith! 📸

17/09/2023

Low-level laser therapy and static stretching exercises for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial
October 2021Clinical Rehabilitation 36(2):026921552110470Follow journal
DOI: 10.1177/02692155211047017
Sarah R RobbinsPatrícia P AlfredoWashington S JuniorAmélia Pasqual MarquesAmélia Pasqual Marques

Though this is a human study, it holds great promise for cold laser therapy as treatment for equine osteoarthritis. It is so exciting to see peer reviewed studies supporting such an accessible treatment option for a condition with with so many of our equine partners contend.

Remember though, a tool is only as good as the user. Find a certified practitioner!

17/09/2023

Did you know a Praying Mantis can kill and eat a Humming Bird?

I was dusting out Doc’s stall this morning and found this “displaced” creature up in a corner. I felt bad for the little fellah (~4 in long) so took him out to the Prim Roses. After diving down the google rabbit hole, watching videos and reading entomology posts, it seems I should have left him well enough alone as the resident stall guardian.

Who knew…

11/09/2023

Some of my favorite clients are older horses.

I have to agree with the sentiment that they may not be treated for pain as readily as their younger counterparts; not because we don’t care, but because we become accustomed (perhaps complacent) to the slower pace, the “older” demeanor”.

This is a great reminder to really look at our senior equine partners and assess if we might be able to address potential pain. In doing so, remember there are many things we can do in addition to medical interventions. Nutrition, ground work, massage, and complementary therapies can all be utilized to facilitate increased quality of life💜.

Did you know that older horses are more likely to suffer from chronic, pain-causing conditions but less likely to receive veterinary care than younger horses?

In many cases owners of geriatric horses won’t recognize a lameness themselves or ask their veterinarian for routine soundness examinations. This leaves their senior equines at risk of suffering from undiagnosed – and, therefore, unmanaged – chronic pain!!

There are a number of treatment options for chronic pain in older horses including:

- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - which are cost effective and easy to administer.

- Corticosteroids intra-articular injections: Joint injections provide rapid relief from pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

- Regenerative therapies such as: Prostride, Arthramid, RenoVo, IRAP & Alpha 2EQ.

- Topical diclofenac (Surpass): This NSAID can be applied over painful, arthritic joints.

- Podiatry: Therapeutic shoeing is often implemented to relieve pain associated with podotrochlear syndrome or laminitis.

- Desmotomy/tenotomy/neurectomy: These surgical procedures that involve transecting a ligament, tendon, or nerve can eradicate the source of pain.

Thank you to our friends for this helpful information!