Hands On Equine Therapy in Osbornes Flat, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

Hands On Equine Therapy

Locality: Osbornes Flat, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 402 737 101

Address: Garvey Rd 3691 Osbornes Flat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.handsonequine.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Saddle position is arguably *just* as important as actual saddle fit (to horse and rider!), but I still feel it is extremely overlooked or downplayed. It's beco...me a cultural norm to throw the saddle up onto the scapula (Hey I was guilty of it too!). And it's everywhere! But what implications does this actually have? First I should introduce the trapezius muscle. It's a muscle that our saddle shares a very intimate relationship with. The trapezius muscle is composed of two parts, the trapezius cervicus and trapezius thoracis. Our saddle affects both. The division of the muscle being found down the spine of the scapula. The trapezius cervicus aids in drawing the shoulder upwards and forwards, while the trapezius thoracis aids in pulling the shoulder upwards and backwards. This muscle, without question, is an integral part of free shoulder movement. So, when it is compromised by a poor saddle, it will atrophy. In addition, we have an accessory nerve (CN11) which rests right along your horses wither. Pinching of this accessory nerve signals the brain to essentially block or stop the movement of the shoulder while also contracting the longissimus dorsi, dropping the spine completely and pulling the pelvis forward. The exact opposite of what we want! This can lead to balking, intermittent lameness, refusal to fences, kissing spine, pelvic tilt and rearing. Many horses with ill-fitting or ill-placed saddles will often compensate by recruiting other muscles to do a job they may not actually be intended to do. A good example of this is the Omobrachialis muscle, a member of the Cutaneous muscle group, the thinnest, most superficial layer of muscle in the body. Some horses will experience a degree of hypertrophy in this muscle which creates a deep horizontal groove across the scapula. (Other causes may be hoof/teeth imbalance or compensation for injury elsewhere). And if we dip our toes *very briefly* into a whole body perspective, the reach goes even further. These horses will often also experience a degree of girthiness as the shoulder restriction directly affects muscles such as the latissimus dorsi and the descending and ascending pectorals. Because the shoulder cannot properly lift (and CN11 is compromised), the thoracic sling CANNOT engage. Meaning, a horse whose saddle is too forward will ALWAYS be on the forehand and hollow. This produces leg movement and not back movement, leaving the horse predisposed to injury due to overloading and cumulative micro trauma. But the negative implications don't stop with the horse. The rider is affected as well. Because the saddle is placed too forward, the riders center of balance will be compromised to a degree. Riders with saddles too far forward will often have difficulty posting or moving with the energy of the horse in all gaits. Part in fact due to the improper balance of the rider but also the compromised biomechanics of the horse. A saddle that is ill-placed can NEVER fit a horse and is arguably JUST as detrimental as an ill fitting saddle. In short a saddle placed over the scapula will: 1. Reduce range of motion through the shoulder 2. The trapezius (cervicus and thoracic) subsequently atrophies 3. Other muscles are recruited to compensate for loss of function. 4. The shoulder muscle *group as a whole* is thrown into a pattern of dysfunction and loss of function 5. The horse is forced onto the forehand and hollow. 6. Affect rider balance and efficacy Photo source: https://www.rodnikkel.com//wither-conformation-seeing-dam/

24.01.2022 Hello everyone! I hope youre all enjoying a nice start to 2018! Im just writing to let people know i am now fully booked out / unavailable for treatments until May. However im still available via phone /msg if you have an urgent matter you need help with. Have a wonderful weekend :)

24.01.2022 Afternoon everyone, after working in the industry now for 6 years i find the learning never stops, and that each horse is different and no treatment is ever the same. Alot of treatments require some homework for the owner to do and it generally consists of various types of ground work exercises designed to help the horse recover and become sound. In some cases its the first time the horse has done ground work exercise other than lungeing. For my horses i do alot of ground wor...k ..especially when bringing them back into work.but only a tiny amount is actual lungeing it consists more or specific games or activities. Every horse is different and each rider has their own way of warming up etc some prefer to do it all from the horses back, and thats fine too. I was just wondering how many people use ground work/lungeing regularly to not only warm up their horse but school as well ?? And also who finds it easier to ride the warmup etc Why do you choose to do it that way ? :) See more

23.01.2022 Good Evening everyone! ! After taking some time off to have my beautiful daughter, I am now beginning to make appointments for current and new clients. Contact me anytime to discuss your horses' needs and appointment availability Cheers Kim

23.01.2022 Hi all i still have some available appts this saturday. Dont miss out on getting your horse feeling superb and shaking off those winter blues!!! :) contact me via facebook or ph 0402 737 101 Dont forget to check out the facebook page and website www.handsonequine.com.au

20.01.2022 Hi everyone, im hoping to head towards wagga in the next couple of weeks. Anyone wanting appts in the area between albury & wagga. Let me know. I will be bringing Pink Goop, Msm and Magnesium with me for purchase if required. Great prices. Visit my Facebook page... Hands On Equine Therapy. ..website www.handsonequine.com.au or contact 0402 737 101 ....have a great day Kim :)

19.01.2022 Ok so most of you will know I’ve started clicker training with my pony Belle. I thought I’d post some video’s along the way of our progress In this video we ...are playing the statue game, Belle is learning stand still while I touch parts of her that she may be a bit unsure about. I’m working on her face here. See more

18.01.2022 Hi All, i hope youre enjoying the spring and extra hour to play with your ponies! Just a heads up i will be unavailable for treatments for the next 4 weeks. However if you are concerned about your 4 legged friend i am still available by ph, facebook, email and am happy to discuss any arising problems you might have :) I will let you know when im back on deck. Thanks Kim :)

17.01.2022 Treating horses in the north east region..mid week and weekend appointments available. discounts for multiple horses. Each session tailored to the needs if your furry friend. Book your horse in today and help them reach their full potential.

16.01.2022 Good evening everyone :) i will be treating this Saturday in areas surrounding lavington to the Rock nsw. I still have some appts available. Contact me via Facebook or ph 0402737101

16.01.2022 Hello everyone... i hope youre all enjoying the cold snap! Ha i know im feeling the cold more this year than last year. Eventhough the cold is here and the days are short im still out and about treating and keeping clients horses feeling tip top despite the miserable weather. Feel free to contact me via this page , mobile or email to discuss your horses needs :)

15.01.2022 Good evening everyone i hope you and your horses are keeping warm during this very COLD snap we are having. Alot of horses are spelled over the winter break and it can be very beneficial for them to have a little break to keep them fresh for the rest of the year. However it is also recommended for horses (and owners haha) to have a treatment during the off season, this allows for problems to be sorted or injuries to be dealt with before coming into work. Feel free to contact me to discuss your horses needs and appointment times available. Contact via facebook, ph 0402737101

15.01.2022 After much work! I finally have a website up and running! please drop by and have a look and let me know what you think! Cheers Kim

13.01.2022 Good evening everyone, i had a lovely weekend in wagga and surrounds treating many horses or varying age/breed/sex & height some were new horses (and owners ha ha) and some that i have seen before. Every treatment is different and no horse responds the same but its is so rewarding and i love helping horses feel better which in turn helps the owner enjoy their horse just that bit more. :)

13.01.2022 A big Merry Christmas and Happy new year to all my clients both Human and furry! Thankyou for your custom over 2016 and i look forward to continuing to treat in the new year. Appointments will be available from 9/1/17 However i will be contactable over the xmas break so pls dont hesitate to call/msg if you have any worries. Thanks Kim :)

11.01.2022 Hello Everyone :) I hope you're enjoying the seemingly never ending rain through spring! Im just letting everyone know i won't be taking any more appointments from the 26th of October as I will be having surgery early November. At this stage I won't be able to treat again until 2021 once the dr gives me the all clear. I have some limited spots left between now and then so if you would like me to see your horse before then get in touch :) have a great night!

07.01.2022 Good Afternoon horse lovers, i hope you're recovering well after the Christmas / New Year period! And for most people it means back to work tomorrow :( Just to let you know im taking first appts for 2015 starting next week. I also currently have stock of MSM and Magnesium Chloride :) Contact me via ph, facebook or email to make an appt or order supplements. Have a great day . Cheers Kim

07.01.2022 Happy Sunday afternoon everyone! I hope you managed to have some horsey time this weekend :) Im writing to let my lovely clients know that as i edge close to 6 months pregnant i will be taking a break from treating until after bub is born. I am of course still available via ph/msg or Facebook if you have any worries and will endeavour to refer you to someone who can help until i am back treating again. Have a great night :) Kim

07.01.2022 Hi everyone! I hope you're all enjoying some quality horsey time... while dodging the rain! Just letting you know I don't have any more appts available for the rest of the week and weekend! But happy to reschedule after that! Have a great Tuesday

05.01.2022 Hello everyone, due to me managing to injure my back... un horse related ha!I am now out of action and unable to treat until i have completed my own rehab. Sorry for any inconvience.. hopefully i will be back to it stronger and pain free later in the year .

04.01.2022 With Christmas now done and dusted for another year , im hoping it was a lovely time for everyone and that you're all looking forward to a wonderful 2015!! For those still travelling. .. be safe on the roads and for the ones relaxing at home.. enjoy ..you deserve it :) looking forward to seeing all of you in the new year. Cheers Kim

01.01.2022 Hi all looking to travel to Holbrook, the rock and wagga areas this weekend. Contact me to organise an appt for your horse :)