Equine Naturopathy & Muscle Therapies in Table Top, New South Wales | Local business
Equine Naturopathy & Muscle Therapies
Locality: Table Top, New South Wales
Phone: +61 428 954 263
Address: Table Top Rd 2640 Table Top, NSW, Australia
Website: http://www.equinenmt.com.au
Likes: 109
Reviews
to load big map
25.01.2022 After selling like hot cakes through our wet winter, I'm pleased to let you know we have Hoof Freeze and Pink Hoof Clay back in stock https://equinenmt.com.au/product/hoof-freeze/ , https://equinenmt.com.au/product/pink-hoof-clay/
21.01.2022 Keeping a performance horse sound can be one of the greatest challenges of competing; therefore, being able to recognize problems before they become actual inju...ries is a skill that every Equine Myofunctional Therapy practitioner holds. Horse owners looking to keep their horses at the top of their game, need to consider a qualified Equine Myotherapist as a part of their Equine Health Team! See more
20.01.2022 After the rain, I've seen Plantago/Plantain growing freely along our roadsides and in some pastures
19.01.2022 Pink Hoof Clay is now back in stock - great for treating a range of hoof conditions and soooo much more... https://equinenmt.com.au/product/pink-hoof-clay/
19.01.2022 This is what the vascular system inside a horses hoof looks like. Pretty cool right?!
19.01.2022 Ever wonder what to look for in a Faecal Egg Count? Here is an example of a Strongyle egg inside the green circle. It was found in a sample yesterday durin...g an FEC course. Strongyles have a smooth oval cell membrane, kind of the shape of a grain of rice. You can see the developing larvae inside the outer cell membrane. It’s crazy that this can cause so many issues, directly and indirectly to your horse, land and back pocket.
16.01.2022 Strengthen your horse’s back by training the abdominal muscles In order to physically educate our horses efficiently and to enable them to carry us without suff...ering structural damage and to collect, we need to be aware of the biomechanics and train to strengthen the right muscles in our horses. We all know that our horses’ backs aren’t designed to carry us riders the spine between front and hind resembles a hanging bridge and gives in under weight. To be able to ride our horses without causing pain and structural damage, we need to strengthen muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Whilst many believe the long back muscles are the ones that need strengthening, this is very misleading the long back muscle (longissimus dorsi) is not designed to carry, it is designed to create movement/motion. It is one of the largest such muscles in the horse’s body. To carry weight/us our horse needs to develop strong abdominal muscles (which are the counterparts/antagonists of the back muscles) and strong muscles in the neck (especially between the 2nd cervical vertebrae and the occipital bone) which helps to stabilize the horse’s back. Abdominals are part of the ventral muscle chain and all important for correct back posture, they lift and support the back and keep the pelvis in the right position. Abdominals consist of transversal and of inner and outer straight muscles. The long abdominals which start at the pubic bone enable the horse to tilt the pelvis and to lift the lower back so that the hind legs can step under. If abdominal muscles are lacking, the horse cannot use the back and the hind quarters properly, and therefore the back can’t be lifted. A situation that can quickly create pain and structural damage. To increase abdominal strength, it is important to encourage the horse’s hind leg action so that they are brought forward well underneath the centre of gravity. Correct leg aids are crucial to achieve this. The leg aid needs to come just shortly before the horse’s hind leg leaves the ground to bring the leg forward if the leg aid gives an impulse then it triggers a natural reflex causing the abdominals to contract which then brings the hind leg further forward. These are some exercise suggestions that can easily be integrated into the daily routine and might help to strengthen the abdominals, the back, and the hind quarters: Lateral movements like renvers, travers and shoulder-in encourage the horse to step well under, hence strengthen the hind quarters and abdominals. It is important to exercise these movements in a calm, flowing and regular fashion. If the exercise is performed incorrectly, the wrong muscles will be used. Change of tempi and change of gaits when changing into a slower gait, the horse needs to step well under and to lift the back for which the abdominals have to work. When changing into a faster gait, the hind quarters need to create the power and momentum. Working with ground poles and cavaletti To go over ground poles and cavaletti, the horse needs to lift the legs higher and to take bigger steps/strides whilst stretching its upper line (the hind legs are lifted higher, brought further forward, the pelvis needs to tilt more and the back will lift). The poles/cavaletti should be placed in distances of 80-90cm for walk, 120-150cm for trot and 300-350cm for canter depending on the individual height and stride length of the horse. The right speed whichever exercise we do with our horses, whether in the arena or leisurely trail riding, all should be done in a calm, rhythmic manner. If the horse is rushing through the exercise, the exercise won’t be balanced nor well performed and useful. Using more leg (aid) does not automatically encourage the horse to step under if we ask too much too early the abdominals might not be able yet to work with the pelvis tilting to the front and abdominals and pelvis fall out of balance, the hind legs can’t step under but will shift locomotion further out to the back. Last but not least training must not just focus on the abdominal muscles and hind quarters. Whether is as a human or an equine athlete, the secret to success is variety. It doesn’t make sense to focus on one or two specific parts of the body if the rest of it won’t grow as well. On a personal note: As an equine sports therapist I see just as many horses suffering pain caused by underdeveloped strength in the back as I see horses suffering extreme sciatica, developing a hunters bump etc., due to hard training in collection without adequate stretching of the abdominals afterwards. Chronically shortened abdominals are often caused by scar tissue in overworked muscles when either the training unit has been asking too much or has been going for too long (imagine you stopping in the middle of a sit-up and being asked to stay in this position for longer than you are capable of...). So please keep the training units short, let the horse walk on a long rein in between, don’t overdo repetitions and try to integrate a variety of exercises so the focus is not just on one part of the body. Appropriate warming up and cooling down time in walk before and after each training session is of utmost importance.
15.01.2022 What a great summary of the smoke and mirrors associated with equine bagged/processed feeds! Well done Inside Out Equine Health
14.01.2022 Teaching horses how to tie up is not only one of the most important lessons, but it can also be one of the most stressful. It is important to first teach the ho...rse how to relieve pressure from the headcollar, and for this response to be both calm and reliable. Having a horse that reliably follows us as we walk does not necessarily correlate to a horse that has good responses to head collar pressure. It is also important that the horse understands how to stand still. If they don’t understand how to stand still on their own, they are going to find it stressful when they first find themselves tied up. The ideal scenario is to take our time, so that the horse learns calmly what it is to be tied up and how to be happy and relaxed in that situation. Unfortunately there are many horses with poll, neck, shoulder, and sacroiliac injuries from pulling back. These injuries are not only painful for them, but also make it harder for them to do their work in later life... and they often go undiagnosed. Take the time first up to avoid taking far longer later to remove the stress of a bad experience.
12.01.2022 Have you ever had to decide to refer a horse for colic surgery? Have you ever thought about what you would do if you had to make that choice at short notice? St...aff at the Camden Equine Centre, University of Sydney are conducting a survey into owner knowledge and attitudes toward colic surgery. We are investigating if there are trends between the owner demographics and previous experience with colic, and whether owners elect to send horses for emergency surgery. This may help future veterinarians better understand how they can support horse owners whilst they make this difficult decision. This results from the survey will hopefully allow for better insights into the horse owners’ understanding of outcomes of colic surgery and lead to the development of better information resources for owners. The survey consists of about 20 questions and should only take about 20 minutes of your time. To complete the survey and to learn about a project, please go to: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=C8CMC4MXXL To learn more about the project and for a full participant information statement, please go to: https://colicsurvey.weebly.com/
10.01.2022 The horse is an athlete! The musculo-tendinous system is the system that provides movement of the skeleton. When these systems are impaired, movement/joint fun...ction is compromised. Equine Myofunctional Therapy looks at the whole horse, encompassing myofascial release, remedial and sports massage that will specifically addresses musculo-skeletal dysfunction to help repair, improve and maintain the health and longevity of each individual horse, throughout every stage of its life. See more
05.01.2022 A timeline of laminitis- time to damage and expected damage to the structures of the foot. 1. Starch /Grain Overload Laminitis Undigested carbohydrates pushed ...from the small stomach into the hindgut and cause a rapid change in the gut bacteria and a drop in pH, the lining of the gut disintegrates and toxins are absorbed into the blood stream causing a massive inflammatory reaction. Time to destruction/separation of the basement membrane is 24-40 hours. Time to the inflammatory response in the feet causing more damage is 72hours, during this phase a chemical is released in the feet which is linked to the degeneration caused by arthritis. 2.Overload of Fructan Laminitis- Unknown mechanism of action but time to destruction/separation of the basal membrane is 24-36 hours. 3.Toxaemia/Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Laminitis Caused by an infection or toxaemia. Time to destruction/separation of the basement membrane is 8-12 hours, there will also be a rapid loss of shape and arrangement of the sensitive lamellae. Time to massive inflammatory response in the feet is 1.5 to 3 hours 4.Endocrinopathic (high insulin) laminitis- Unknown mechanism of action but insulin is thought to change the circulation to the foot causing vasoconstriction. There is a much slower onset of damage, no separation of the basement membrane, no massive inflammatory response either in the feet or in the gut. Lameness is due to the lengthening of the secondary epidermal lamellae, due to stretching rather than separation of the basement membrane, 28% of ponies are considered to have a higher than normal level of insulin and are said to be predisposed to this type of laminitis. Time to onset of laminitis from abnormally raised insulin levels is 36-48 hours 5. Mechanical onset laminitis, caused by uneven weight bearing or concussion-Is distinct from other forms of laminitis until the later stages, when there is evidence of secondary inflammation and vascular disruption, thought to be caused by inadequate blood flow to the tissues of the foot. Time to onset depends on the loading and level of concussion. Image is the damage of concussive laminitis caused by an escaping racehorse galloping on a road, there was a massive inflammatory response within 20 hours See more
04.01.2022 Are you aware of the regulations governing the movement of horses into and within NSW? Here are the details... https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au//Transporting-horses-in-NSW-FAQ
03.01.2022 A beautiful article on Equine Reiki by Kathleen Prasad: https://animalwellnessguide.com/equine-reiki-heart-heart-h/
