Kindred Spirits Therapy & Training, LLC

02/15/2024

Good stuff!

11/03/2023

Kinesiology tape is AMAZING! I took the Practioners course from this company several years ago and all but a few of the modules. I have also learned from others and constantly study it. Its one of my favorite tools. I help a LOT of humans too! Including myself and my athlete son as well as his athlete friends. There are hundreds of uses for tape. From therapy to support. Its not a quick fix by no means and is a supreme addition to rehab, other therapies and training. Feel free to hit me questions on how kinesiology tape can help for your horse.

10/25/2023

Taking appointments for bodywork, taping and PEMF! Has your horse been hurt, wounded, off…????
Multiple horse discounts.
Fellow Veterans discounts.
My soul and hands are dying to help some horses. Plus….GIMME A REASON TO BUY MORE TAPE! 😁

10/22/2023

FABULOUS examples of good and poor saddle fit.

10/03/2023

Sooooo much food for thought reading this. So futurities are like sending a 9-12 yr old kid to the Olympics. Their bodies just can’t or shouldn’t. I was amazed and appalled to see a 4 yr old at a barn once that had just come back from having EVERY leg joint injected plus other body parts. It’s sad imo. Sure, he looked good. Sure, he had just won 10’s of thousands at the Ruby Buckle. But his life will be dwindled to a short career and then a lifetime of pain. For what? 🤔

The Stages of Equine Skeletal Development

A horse ages roughly 3 times faster than a human. So, a 90 year old human is a 30 year old horse. Both very old, usually arthritic, don’t have many of their original teeth left, and very likely retired and enjoying the finer things in life.

A 25 year old horse is a 75 year old human. Some are still happily working but some prefer retirement and an easier life. Often depending on just how hard a life they’ve lived.

A 20 year old horse is a 60 year old human. At that point where the body doesn’t work like it use to but the brain is all there and wants to be active.

A 13 year old horse is a 39 year old human. Middle aged, prime of their life where their knowledge and physical ability are about equal.

So let’s get down to the babies and work our way up.

A 1-1.5 year old horse is getting their first adult tooth, this happens at 6 years old in a human child.

A 3 year old horse is a 9 year old child. A child. Not ready for work by a long stretch. We have moved past sending children down the mines.

A 4 year old horse is a 12 year old child. Often will do odd jobs for pocket money, maybe a paper round, mowing lawns etc. Basically a 4 year old horse can start a bit of light work experience to learn the ropes.

A 5 year old horse is a 15 year old teenager. Think they know it all, cocky, and ready to up their work and responsibilities. Still quite weak and not fully developed so shouldn’t be at their physical limit but can start building strength.

A 5.5 year old horse has just cut their final adult tooth, this happens at 17 years of age in a human.

A 6 year old horse is an 18 year old human. An adult. Ready to work.

An 8 year old horse has achieved full fusion of their final growth plates. This happens at 24 years of age in a human. This is the age it is safe to push a horse for their optimal performance.

Pushing your youngster too hard too young will result in the failure of many body parts. Joints, spine, tendons, ligaments as well as their brains. Waiting another year or two at the beginning could give your horse an extra 10 years of useful working life. Be patient with your pride and joy!

Written by Vikki Fowler BVetMed BAEDT MRCVS Vikki Fowler

Graphic credit to Naomi Tavian

09/26/2023

Believe it or not, ground work and ground exercises are NOT just for colts. If your horse doesn’t follow your cues on the ground, how you can expect them to follow you in the saddle? If they aren’t moving correctly on their own, how do you expect them to perform under saddle? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

09/22/2023

Copied and edited from another post. It’s good stuff.

Your horse is the one that loses. 😭😭

If their teeth aren't checked YEARLY, your horse loses. 🦷

If their feet aren't maintained EVERY 6-8 weeks, your horse loses.🏇

If you never do body work to help them feel their best after heavy riding, performance or an incident, your horse loses. ☹️

YOU CANT WIN IF YOUR HORSE IS LOSING!!

We all want them to be happy and healthy, last forever and to perform well for us, in whatever we do. The thing is, that's up to US to do for them.

Years without dental care causes problems. Slapping shoes on for 3-4+ months causes problems. Never paying attention to how they feel in their body causes problems.

Horsemanship isnt just sitting a horse well. Horsemanship is CARING for a horse well!! Paying attention to ALL the things!!

If your horse needs a mouth check, please see an equine dentist. I can recommend a couple.

If your horses feet need attention PLEASE call your farrier today!!

If your horse needs body work, I can help you with various therapy modules and options.

09/14/2023

Back at it! This baby girl pulled back a few times at the trainers. Had facial swelling and extreme stiffness and probably a giant headache. Did a little work Friday and finished off with some kinesiology tape to help with circulation and drainage around the eyes.
Today went back and did some bodywork. Found several things but mostly binding in the subclavius, pectorals and lumbar region. Applied kinesiology tape and PEMF treatment. Will be PEMFing thru Sunday and will be doing cranialsacral unwinding and finishing with cranial decompression in the next 2 days. She also has a leg wound being treated with PEMF and Dynamite Balm and its healing beautifully. This little girl has a special spot in my heart and Im so happy to help her. She stands so quiet and really accepts all that I do and stays with me thru her sessions. I love too that her owner understands sometimes its a process to work through. Will update as we work thru it.

06/16/2023

🔥HOT WEATHER REMINDER!🔥

06/01/2023

Xena loves PEMF. She’s licking and breathing heavy and falling asleep. 💙

05/31/2023

This! I am pretty knowledgable in EO’s as well. Its the first therapy tool I started studying way back.

05/29/2023

Good read on saddle fit. And also, use your horses mane to pull up. Not the saddle horn. The day in day out/time after time pulling on that off side of the wither is wearing. If you cant pull up using the mane, get a step or get stronger.