Heart to Horse Equine Therapy in Albany, Western Australia | Alternative & holistic health service

Heart to Horse Equine Therapy

Locality: Albany, Western Australia

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21.01.2022 In my experience of treating horses there is a common pattern that muscle tension in the poll and neck are present in majority of horses that are fed with a hay... net. I put this video together to help explain simply how this can effect your horse. My advice tends to be to feed from the floor or a suitable container which encourages the horse to eat naturally when possible. Not only from a musculoskeletal point of view but holistically from digestion to behavioural instinct. See more

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19.01.2022 **PLEASE READ THIS UPDATED DESCRIPTION** More information and sources on this subject below Here it is! The Calming & Stress Signals in Horses Poster I've been ...working on. :) Click this link for a larger view: https://discoursewithdeejay.files.wordpress.com//poster-bi All rights reserved - no printing, copying, editing, or other use without permission from Janneke Koekhoven. If you would like to share, please use the share button below. Thanks! Calming signals are species-specific gestures are a way of communication to minimize aggression. Its main purpose is to appease, to avoid conflict by showing willingness to avoid aggressive confrontation. They are also indicators of discomfort, stress or irritation; clarifying internal imbalance and conflicts. The same gesture can mean different things depending on the entire context. Every horse has personal preferences based on their different learning experiences. Up until now there hasn't been a clear difference in calming signals between mares, geldings and stallions. Hormones, however, can lead to an increase or decrease in showing the signals. People use calming signals as well. Looking away or even laughing nervously can be a way to express discomfort and avoid conflict. Horses show their calming signals to people. They often lick and chew when they feel cornered, pressured or overwhelmed. This is unfortunately often interpreted as processing information and learning Some horses may not always show calming signals and go into conflict right away. There are various reasons this can happen. It differs per individual horse how and how long a horse appeases before it attacks. Each horse will eventually feel emotionally cornered that it sees no other way than to confront. However, it is also possible the horse simply stopped showing calming gestures because the humans haven't been responding appropriately to it in the past. The horse has no choice but to express himself more clearly and won't show calming signals in the future. Some dogs get punished or ignored when they growl, and might start biting "out of nowhere", while it is their owners fault for not recognising the calming signals before. A horse showing no calming signals at all is really rare, most of them do but are overlooked because of the subtleness of the body language. You can observe calming signals, even while riding. Licking and chewing for example, or sudden changes in muscle tension and breathing. We should bear in mind the horse is always communicating with us or at least tempts to because it feels threatened or overwhelmed by us or the entire situation for one or more reasons. The appropriate response is to.... back the fudge off (...) Sorry, Marlitt (first link below) put it much better: "...we should recognise that the horse is trying to have a dialogue with us, it is trying to communicate something: either that it feels threatened by us, overwhelmed by the situation or is otherwise uncomfortable. The appropriate response is to de-escalate the situation in question carefully [...] The use of appeasement and calming signals is a normal form of communication of the horse; it gives us clues as to the emotional state of the animal, and helps us to assess the situation in an early stage, before things have progressed to genuine conflict, [which may either be expressed as] escape behaviour or aggression." - Empty chewing - Licking and chewing, tongue going in and out of the mouth - Yawning - Holding head low, maybe slightly bending the forelegs - Slight lateral bend of the ears - Blinking their eyes - Averting their gaze and/or head - Showing of the neck - Splitting up, presenting flank towards threat - Making a curving approach rather than approaching in a direct line - Slowing down actions and movement - Eating to calm itself And many more. For more information: The Equid Ethogram by Sue M. McDonnell https://horsesunderourskin.wordpress.com//the-phantom-fle/ http://www.pferdsein.de/ http://click-treat.livejournal.com/975.html http://calmingsignalsofhorses.com/en/ https://annablakeblog.com//calming-signals-are-you-listen/

19.01.2022 If anyone is interested in having Raindrop Therapy on themselves I have helped set up a page for one of my Young Living Ladies who is doing them regularly. It will give you an idea on what your horse might feel like after a essential oil therapy <3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160002617455677/

19.01.2022 Horses have been naturally selecting Essential Oils and herbs in the wild for thousands of years. If you observe their behavior when introducing an oil they will let you know if they like or need it. Signs that your horse likes an oil are standing and smelling, licking and chewing, flehmen response. Don't force oils on your horse that they clearly don't like.... Horses are sensitive to oils, their sense of smell doesn't fatigue like ours, for topical application a dilution ratio in carrier oil, similar to an adult human can be used (2%) less for pregnant mares or small ponies. After much research I found the best oils from Young Living. Some favorites among my herd (pictured below) & I are: Peace & Calming Stress Away Raindrop Technique Some of their uses include, respiratory support, hormonal health, hoof, mane & tail health, concentration & immune support. If you would like to get started with your own collection of oils to support the health of your horses, yourself and your family today, you can message me for more details

17.01.2022 Bowen therapy for fibromyalgia: "This is a soft-tissue activation technique which works on the fascial layer sitting on top of the muscles. Often there are prob...lems with this layer leading to a dysfunction of the underlying muscle layer. This type of therapy is also a very gentle technique which often helps alleviate stress and activates the parasympathetic nervous system leading to a deep relaxation state needed for repair." To find a Bowen therapist in Australia, visit www.bowen.org.au To train in Bowen therapy in Australia, visit www.bowentraining.com.au Worldwide, visit www.bowtech.com

17.01.2022 Winner of our sponsored rug for Great Southern Small Hunter Hack of the Year 2017 was Carly Mayfield and Rockin Picture Perfect

13.01.2022 SOY - THE FACTS AND THE EFFECTS. Im going to attempt to do this again and write an information article about Soy and Soy bi products. The information I am... writing are facts taken from numerous scientifically researched articles and is not my opinion or assumptions. Please take the time to read this without bias and keeping an open mind. The information provided to you is my small contribution to your horses health, well being and to educate horse owners in becoming aware of the feeds and the effects it can have on your horses health. Any nasty comments will be removed and you will also be removed from the page. PLEASE READ THESE POINTS >>> * The list of feeds containing soy, are at the end of this post * Please realise there has been no worldwide scientific study of soy on horses, only on humans and rats/mice and this is where the research comes from * Scientific references are at the end of the post * The feeds/brands that I have included in this post, are just some of the brands that contain soy, it is not a complete list. Please do your own research on the products/feeds you give to your horse. * FACTS ABOUT SOY. *In animals, feeding Soy has indicated that Phytoestrogens present in Soy are powerful Endocrine disruptors. *The Phytoestrogens present in Soy are also a potent anti Thyroid agent that may cause Hypothyroidism and may cause Cancer. *Scientific research has discovered that in human babies, consumption of Soy formula has been linked to Autoimmune Thyroid disease. *Trypsin inhibitors in Soy interferes with protein digestion and may cause Pancreatic disorders. *In testing animals Trypsin inhibitors caused stunted growth. *Consumption of Soy also increases the body's requirement of Vitamin D. *Soybeans have one of the highest Phytate levels of any grain or Legume. *99% of all Soy products are Genetically Modified. *Soy can cause gastric disturbances to all animals and humans. *The only safe form of consuming Soy without the risks of side effects is fermented products. *Processing of Soy protein results in the formation of toxic Lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic Nitrosamines. *Without Scientific documentation on Horses consuming Soy, it is widely known and proven that Soy present in horses diets can cause illness and volatile behaviour. The research that is available will tell you that testing has been done on Rats, Mice, Rabbits, Children and Adults. Before you conclude that Horses digestive and biological system is not the same as Rats, Mice and Humans, you are indeed correct. Horses, by far have the most sensitive and delicate digestive system out of any Ruminants or non Ruminants. Therefore this post and its contents are very applicable to Horses. FAQ WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS DISPLAYED BY HORSES AFFECTED BY SOY? It has been found that Horses who have been adversely affected by products such as Maxisoy develop symptoms such as (but not limited to) Weight loss, Scouring, Colic, Bloating, erratic behaviour, Ulcers and other Gastric upsets, foul smelling manure with a slimy sticky consistency, Lethargic demeanour, off their feed and a general look of being unwell. There have also been some extraordinary claims of people almost losing their horses due to the ill effects of Soy in their horses diet. Vets and owners initially did not link the Soy to the illness until the Soy was removed and horses recovered completely. WHAT IS PHYTIC ACID? Phytic Acid is an antinutrient that binds minerals in the digestive tract making them less available. All grains, legumes nuts and seeds store Phosphorous as Phytic Acid. Phytates reduce the digestibility of Starches, Proteins and Fats. HOW DO I REDUCE PHYTIC ACID IN MY HORSES DIET? Adding Lysine and Vitamin C. Also Apple Cider Vinegar enhances mineral absorption and offsets Phytic Acid. Balancing the level of beneficial bacteria in the GI tract by adding Probiotics to the diet. WHAT IS TRYPSIN? Trypsin is an enzyme needed for protein digestion. Soy contains Trypsin Inhibitors. Trypsin Inhibitors can be removed through high temperature processing but not all of it is removed. This form of processing denatures the protein content in Soy therefore needing to supplement with Lysine. Most horse diets are deficient in Lysine. Lysine is necessary for absorbing Calcium, converting Fats into energy, making collagen and encouraging growth. DOES FULL FAT SOY CAUSE THE SAME SIDE EFFECTS? Apart from one person who came forward with a health analaysis of their sick horse before, during and after FFS consumption, I have not seen reports of horses becoming ill from FFS included in their diets. Unlike Maxisoy which seems to have had terrible effects on hundreds of horses. HOW IS FULL FAT SOY MADE? FFS is Soy Flour. By far, the most widely used Soy Flour is made by grinding the meal that remains after extracting the oil from crushed Soybeans. Hexane is a petroleum based solvent chemical that is used in processing Soy. Small residues may be left behind in the flour which is a concern. On this alone, I would rather substitute with something else. WHAT CAN I FEED AS A SUBSTITUTE TO SOY? Chick peas- Although not a complete protein, they do contain the essential amino acid Lysine. Fenugreek (contains Lysine) and Hemp Seed Meal. Hemp Meal is also rich in L-Glutamine and dietary fibre that supports a healthy digestive tract. Linseeds also a good protein filler in moderation. CAN I FEED RAW SOYBEANS TO MY HORSES? NO! Raw Soybeans including the immature green ones are toxic to all animals. IS THERE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT SOY AFFECTS HORSES? No. There is no allocated funds for trialling on horses. Some Universities are currnently doing their own small studies on this subject. All scientific evidence comes from testing on animals and humans. All evidence of Horses having adverse reactions to Soy comes from peoples own dietary experiments and process of elimination. Also adding that some Vets have now linked Soy to unexplained illnesses occurring in Horses consuming this product. Especially Maxisoy. Below, I have compiled a list of some of the most popular commercial premixed feeds that contain Soy. MITAVITE Munga Promita Cool Performer OMEGA FEEDS No Grain Platinum Pony Plus MAXISOY PELLETS (SOYBEAN HULLS) PRYDES Easifeed Four Old Timer Protein Pak Energy Pak Rebuild Powerpak Gropak Easisport Easiresult Easiprep Easiprep Concentrate Easiperformance Easifeed Two Easifeed One Concentrate Easifeed Low Starch Easifeed 300 Pellet Easifeed 200 pellet Easibreed Biomare Easifeed 250 pellet Easifeed One Easifeed Three Easifeed Two Concentrate Easiresponse Polished Stamina HYGAIN Ice Balanced Fibressential Trubreed Growtorque Showtorque JAMES AND SONS Old Mate Conditioner Easi Rider Cool Mix Premium Equine Pellets Winners Edge High Pro Horse Developer High E Horse Mix Performance Horse Mix BLUE RIBBON STOCK FEEDS Horse Pellets Old Horse Mix Cool Shine Horse Meal Breed and Wean Horse Pellets Big Head Pellets Work Horse Mix You may continue along the path of commercial horse feeds if you wish. What I have done here is simply outlined the pros and cons of Soy based products. Many people feed Soy to horses with little effects or so it seems. But in the long term, in your horses best interest, back to basic feeding will ensure your horses health, well being and longevity with fewer problems. :) THE RESEARCH IS REFERENCED HERE http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/170-scientific-reas/ http://www.westonaprice.org//studies-showing-adverse-effe/

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11.01.2022 Winner of our sponsored rug for Champion Official Galloway at the Albany Ag Show 2017 was Carly Mayfield and Rockin Picture Perfect

05.01.2022 Animals are truly my best friends & closest companions.

04.01.2022 FYI...for the essential oil folks out there...(Young Living) 100% pure Grapefruit essential oil for lymphatic and varied infections in dogs and horses...I resea...rched yesterday and found the following super interesting... "In the years since its discovery, grapefruit seed extract has been tested and validated by the FDA, USDA, the Pasteur Institute in France, and numerous physicians. The process converts the grapefruit bioflavonoids (polyphenolics) into an extremely potent compound that has been shown to be effective in treating hundreds of different organisms including: Shigella, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Giardia lamblia, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycobacterium species, Campylobacter, candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Proteus, Cholera, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Legionella pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, Herpes1, Influenza A2, and measles virus. It has been know to help with osteoporosis. GSE has been shown to kill both gram-negative and gram-positive strains of bacteria GSE has been proven in laboratory tests to be 10 to 100 times more effective as a disinfectant than chlorine, colloidal silver, and iodine. It can help your canine companion with allergies by killing yeast in the intestines but not harming the good bacteria. If you like to take your dog swimming, or go hiking near streams or lakes, and your dog drinks the water it’s good to have grapefruit oil with you. A couple of servings of water that has been treated with the extract will kill off giardia (a parasite) that your dog might have swallowed while in the water. Grapefruit oil is broad spectrum, non-toxic, cost-effective, from a natural source, doesn’t weaken the immune system, and is powerful and effective. Doctors are overwhelmingly positive in their evaluation. Yet it is not nearly as well-known as tea tree oil so many people don’t even know it’s available as an alternative to traditional medications.

03.01.2022 This years rug sponsored by Heart to Horse Equine Therapy.

01.01.2022 Great southern horse of the year winning rugs donated by heart to horse equine therapy and Barb Sugg