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25.01.2022 A very simple thing we can do every day to help our horses feel their best :)

24.01.2022 Ask your ABM Professional to help you educate your eye to recognise what is biomechanically correct and improving the soundness of your horse, and what is damaging and reducing his longevity.

24.01.2022 A lovely reminder-

23.01.2022 Gastric ulcers have a significant impact on the biomechanics of your horse. As biomechanical medicine practitioners we often see spinal restrictions, myofascial pain and gait alteractions associated with ulcers. Treating and managing the ulcers is the number one priority as the ABM treatment outcome will not be as successful without addressing the underlying discomfort and imbalance of the gut. Omeprazole is a good short term option however long term management options are vital i.e Feeding lucerne hay before working the horse, plenty of roughage to reduce time that they horse has an empty stomach, no more then 4-6 hours between feeding, reduce stress, reduce grains. There are a number of prevantative products available to improve gastric health. Acupuncture is also a beneficial modality in the managment of ulcers.

22.01.2022 What a lovely thought to consider next time you step outside with the lead ready for your dog

22.01.2022 Doggos, being super good!

22.01.2022 On this weekend!

21.01.2022 Post cruciate surgery, the use of biomechanical medicine and rehabilitation exercises optimise return to function. As humans, rehab work after surgery is commonplace. Why is it not yet the same for our animals? Ask your local ABM Professional for help and guidance after surgery on your dog.

20.01.2022 Some tips for horse owners- its time to be vigilant when it comes to laminitis.

20.01.2022 Look at many different horses feet. Take photos of your horses feet regualrly and compare the changes. Are they getting better with your current farrier/ trimmer, or are you seeing negative changes? Its hard to tell sometimes without taking regular photos from the same angle.

19.01.2022 A glimpse into your future perhaps?

18.01.2022 Educate your eye, so you are better able to recognise a horse in pain, or with compromised movement.

17.01.2022 A great simple exercise for your horse.

17.01.2022 Horses are rarely "naughty", "stubborn", or "doing it on purpose to p*** me off". They are more often than not using the only language they have to try and tell us they are struggling somehow- they dont understand, or something hurts. If you are finding your horses behaviour has changed for the worse, ask your ABM professional for help.

17.01.2022 International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology (ICEEP) The past proceedings of each of the 10 ICEEP conferences starting with ICEEP 1 in 1982 which effectively chart the history of equine exercise physiology and contain some of the most important papers on the topic are now ALL available free to access. http://iceep.org/past.html

17.01.2022 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 OCTOBER 2019 The ABPA Respond to the Finding in VSBSA vs Nadolny...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Horses being prey animals are especially good at hiding pain or discomfort. Its incredibly insightful to attend a horse dissection and discover what was going on underneath for all those years. Have you attended a dissection? What insight did you walk away with?

16.01.2022 So thats why my pony always comes up from a drink with his tongue sticking out!

15.01.2022 The ABPA is an association of Animal Biomechanical Medicine practitioners. Our members are either qualified (and practicing) Vets, Chiropractors or Osteopaths. Currently the association has a group of members working to suggest updates to the legislation on various states surrounding what is, and what is not an "act of veterinary science." The Association believes that in many cases, some state legislation does not allow for the best care and outcomes for animals and their c...arers, nor encourages a climate of collaboration and mutual respect among professionals. Find out more: https://www.abmprof.com.au/abpa-members-working-together-f/

15.01.2022 "No hoof, no horse".

14.01.2022 Take note of how you feel the days after a gym workout, and ask- how will my horse feel after this ride?

14.01.2022 It is so beneficial to have pups treated after birth, it may improve their suckling and general vigour and aid them is a great beginning to life!!! Also just adorable!!

13.01.2022 Awww.... Charlie was the bestest doggo ever!

13.01.2022 Without a correctly aligned foot, its extremely difficult to get the rest of the body working correctly. Educate yourself about what a good foot and leg alignment looks like. Get down on the ground and assess your horses legs from ground level. Take photos regularly and compare if they are improving or getting worse. Dont be afraid to change hoof care practitioner if you think they are getting worse.

13.01.2022 Did you get a pre purchase exam for the last horse you bought? Did the results change your mind to buy or not?

13.01.2022 Who hasnt got a bottle or two of sanitiser in their home right now?

12.01.2022 There are a lot of very empty rescue shelters right now, as people are spending more time at home, or looking for company to help them cope with extra stress. The concern is, what will happen to all those animals once things return to "normal"? Heres hoping for the best case scenario, and not the worst. Caring for an animal is a lifetime commitment.

11.01.2022 Interested to know more about whats going on inside your horse? What a great opportunity for online learning-

10.01.2022 Do you ride with a noseband? Comments from Horses and People editor, Cristina Wilkins: Interesting new research with important and concerning ramifications. Some people have argued that finding radiographic changes to nasal bones is rare and not related to noseband use, and that if found, they are more likely caused by a single high impact event (like stepping on the lead rope when wearing a halter). But this research has found damage to the nasal bones was common in this ...population of horses and also affects the lower jaw bones... which doesnt fit the lead rope story. When previous research by Dr Orla Doherty warned that noseband peak pressures were much higher than what is deemed safe for tourniquet use, some argued that because the pressure peaks were intermittent (it peaks and troughs depending on the horses movement), one simply cannot make a comparison with tourniquets. While the researchers in this recent study have been very correct in stating that correlation never implies causation, if the lesions are in the same place as the noseband strap and on both sides of the head, it gets really difficult not to join the dots... The blind spot has been the effect of single bouts of very high peak pressures on the same area of bone - over time. (And, since some of these horses were young ones, it doesnt seem to take that much time either.) Unfortunately, these findings could well mean that horses are inadvertently causing themselves bone-changing damage each and every time they open their mouths and come against the noseband strap (in their attempt to avoid or relieve bit pressures). Basically, as riders we force them to choose between two evils. When you then remember that Dr Dohertys horses were wearing nosebands with two fingers spacing under the strap and still recorded extremely high peaks, you start to wonder if not monitoring noseband tightness at the nasal bones or even the baby steps some individual federations have taken - like allowing 1 cm or 1.5cm or even 2 fingers spacing under the strap - will ever be ethical. Should we even be using nosebands at all? Could we train horses without them? Its a question that needs to be considered. And, like all the best research, this latest study raises more questions, like what type of bridles they use and how well they ride etc... I believe that further studies on this horse population will be conducted and will add puzzle pieces, like revealing the equipment they use, how it is adjusted, and their E-BARQ scores. But maybe we should be asking a different question altogether? Since the FEI rules say that nosebands should not be adjusted in such a way as to cause the horse harm - Could we have the FEI commit to a show and tell that they are not causing these exostosis and concavities which clearly indicate harm?

10.01.2022 This is always worth a watch.

10.01.2022 If you want a smile brought to your face, watch this- a super little pony with a lovely young rider having the time of their lives!

07.01.2022 How often do you get your saddle fit checked?

07.01.2022 All together now.... awwww!

06.01.2022 Educating the future generations of vets in biomechanical medicine!

06.01.2022 Our members love to share their knowledge and expertise with other professionals in the animal care industry. Together, we can achieve the best outcomes for our animals.

06.01.2022 Theraband and rehabilitation exercise post Intervertebral Disc Disease Surgery. What a cute little guy!

04.01.2022 Be very careful with this information. From a Biomechanical medicine perpsective there are multiple reasons horses can be girthy that lead to the behaviour resolving as soon as the pain is relieved. Before doing any behaviour modification ensure you have the horse checked by a qualifed professional biomechanical medicine practioner. Possible underlying areas of musculoskeletal dysfunction are;... - Thoracic verterbral restrictions (wither and base of wither) - Pectoral scarring from old pectoral tears - Rib restrictions - Fascial restrictions - Hoof imbalance -Postural imbalance and not being able to correctly use the thoracic sling Other possible causes are; - Gastric ulcers - Improper saddle fit - Improper girth alignment of the saddle girth points with the horses natural girth groove - Incorrect girth type Please rule out all of the above before you consider behavioural modification. Listen to your horse, they are communicating with you and you dont just want to shut that behaviour down otherwise you miss so much and most of all you miss improving your relationship with your horse.

03.01.2022 Our practitioners are very passionate about helping Equine athletes during and after their performance careers to open up new opportunities and optimise their well-being.

03.01.2022 ABM Professional Dr Kathryn Tupper hard at work doing what she loves

02.01.2022 Is your horse working in poor posture or good posture? A good place to start is asking yourself, am I making my horse look more beautiful or less? If he looks more beautiful, and more proud, you’re probably off on the right track. If you want to know more, ask your ABM Professional.

02.01.2022 If you use positive reinforcement to train your horse, have you thought about how you are delivering your rewards? Great post below with lots to consider.

01.01.2022 Great advice from the fabulous Dr Hilary Clayton.

01.01.2022 Everyone knows to get their saddle fit checked, but when was the last time you really assessed your bit and bridle fit?

01.01.2022 A little bit of fun slow mo with a go pro.