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Kathryn's Holistic Therapies

Locality: Boorowa, New South Wales

Phone: +61 412 399 213

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24.01.2022 Great stretches for riders. Glutes are a common issue for riders contributing to imbalance in seat often reflected in the horse; lower back pain, issues with lower leg and even up into shoulders.

20.01.2022 Horses will often go and have a good drink after a treatment... Drinking water after a massage is important, it will also help you reduce soreness over the days following from deep treatment and release. Massage can help increase blood circulation, and also circulation in the lymphatic system. Water helps to keep everything moving. I love to watch the horses after treatment and to see them drinking well. So, remember, stay hydrated and drink a bit extra water after a massage :)

19.01.2022 All set up at the National Capital Horse Show, had a great day yesterday, busy doing treatments. Ready for another great day today :)

19.01.2022 This afternoon I got hands on with a lovely stock/quarter horse mare :)

18.01.2022 Tonight I got to work with the sweet Smokey :) this cracker of a horse is both quiet trail pony and super jumping horse for his riders. He had some tightness in his shoulders and through the hind but responded really well for some lovely softening and relaxation.

18.01.2022 Warning: Stringhalt Season Return In the past week, we have had several reports from Gippsland, Bathurst and Albury, from owners concerned that their horses may... be suffering from Stringhalt. A heavy thunderstorm and showers of rain during the hot, dry summer, is sufficient to trigger the dormant tap root of flatweed or cat’s ear, the plant that is responsible for causing pasture-associated stringhalt (PAS, formerly Australian Stringhalt) to sprout in 3-4 days to produce a succulent ‘green pick’. This green pick is very tempting for horses to consume when pasture green grass is scarce. The juicy, succulent leaves encourage horses to seek out the flatweed plants and it is possible that they may also become addicted to the taste of the leaves. Pasture-associated stringhalt (PAS) is usually a seasonal condition caused by the ingestion of flatweed (Hypochaeris radicata). There is no strong evidence that ingestion of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) causes PAS. Flatweed and dandelion are difficult to distinguish and they are often found growing in the same area. This has implicated dandelion as being a possible cause of pasture-associated stringhalt in the past, but it is now believed that flatweed or cats ear is the only culprit. PAS is caused by a nerve damaging chemical compound contained within the leaves of the flatweed, which is a poison produced by the plant (MacKay et al, 2013), so contrary to popular belief, it is not a mycotoxin. The chemical in the plant affects the peripheral nervous system, especially the long sciatic nerves of the hind limbs by stripping the protective myelin sheath along the nerves. When pasture becomes scarce, horses will start to eat the newly sprouted leaves of the flatweed. Signs of PAS may start to be noticeable within 7 21 days after consuming flatweed on a daily basis. Symptoms of PAS vary depending on the extent of damage to the nerve sheath. In mild cases, you may only notice slight incoordination in one or both hind limbs as a horse is walked off. In moderate cases, some horses may present with exaggerated upper flexion action in one or both legs, especially when they become excited or anxious. In severe cases, a horse will display complete in-coordination with an exaggerated gait, making it almost impossible to walk or back, especially off a horse trailer. Indeed, a simple test to confirm PAS is to try to gently push the horse’s shoulder to push it back a few steps. If the horse is unable to walk backwards, then there is a high likelihood that the horse has PAS. We suggest that you do not try to load the horse by walking up a float or truck ramp to take him to your vet, as he will not be able to walk off backwards when he arrives! Early management is critical for faster recovery. Horses must be immediately removed from the affected pastures and placed in an area, such as a holding yard or another paddock, which does not contain flatweed. Dr. John Kohnke has worked with horse owners in Australia to help 100’s of horses with pasture-associated stringhalt and classic stringhalt over many years. He has found that supplementation with Kohnke’s Own Mag-E at double or even triple the normal dose for 7-10 days may help the recovery from stringhalt. Mag-E helps to keep affected horses quiet and calm and reduces excitement which causes the characteristic ‘goose-stepping’ gait as the sciatic nerve impulses stimulate hindlimb muscle contraction. John has found that the unique combination of special ingredients in Mag-E has helped many PAS affected horses to regain normal nerve and muscle function. Other feeding tips include offering lucerne hay as it provides good quality protein for eventual myelin repair. If you have a horse showing signs of PAS, we urge you to contact your veterinarian and remove your horse from paddocks containing flatweed. Early intervention is critical and if you need more information or advice, we invite you to contact our Kohnke’s Own Nutritional Advisors by messaging our Facebook page, emailing [email protected] or Freecall to 1800 112 227. Karen, one of our Nutritional Advisors, is currently conducting a survey into previous PAS cases in Australia. If your horse(s) have previously suffered PAS, we would love to hear from you! MacKay et al (2013). Toxicon 70:194-203.

17.01.2022 It's so nice to see how the horses change and relax as they feel better. Suzie is doing a great job with this lovely boy :)

16.01.2022 A physio exercise I am regularly recommending, alternate raised poles, walk and trot, on line and under saddle.

15.01.2022 Another lovely day out, great to see horses improving and doing well and know I have a part in their well-being :)

15.01.2022 For those who have heard me talking about the Ttouch method and in particular the body wrap, in full or just around the hind, this video gives you some introduction to the method... But there is so much more to it in benefits and exercises...

14.01.2022 Nola is a beautiful heavy mare, she responded really well to our first treatment.

12.01.2022 Probably the best video and explanations of recognising lameness in horses and the impacts...

12.01.2022 Kathryn's Holistic Therapies now proudly able to offer access to DoTerra therapeutic-grade essential oils - for more information and to order oils, blends and other essential oil products; http://mydoterra.com/kattherapies

12.01.2022 Horse & Rider Holistic Therapies has changed it's name; now Kathryn's Holistic Therapies - in recognition of my evolving business to meet the needs of my clients and friends, two and four legged :) Always learning, always growing.

12.01.2022 Another happy customer :) Wouldn't we all like to start our Sunday with a nice relaxing massage... Smokey certainly enjoyed his massage this morning :)

08.01.2022 Kathryn's Holistic Therapies will be set up this weekend at the National Capital Horse Show offering show special treatments for horses and humans on Saturday and Sunday. Come and say hello. $10 off first booking after the show for new clients when booked at the show only. Onsite human special, neck and back treatment $25 Onsite horse special, $30 - equissage or massage/release therapy.

07.01.2022 A perfect rainbow at the end of the day. It was so bright and clear, photos just don't give it justice. A happy owner and relaxed horse after a nice treatment to release tight muscles. What a great way to end the day :)

06.01.2022 So many impacts on the body when the glutes aren't so good...

05.01.2022 Wishing all my clients, 2 and 4 legged, a great 2018, here's to your success and good health

01.01.2022 This morning, a lovely heavy horse... some good releases and softening... some homework to keep the softening and achieve greater flexibility :)