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Silver Horse Equine Services

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 426 278 177

Address: Swan Valley 6069 Perth, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Interesting information regarding the feeding of Lucerne, from Elizabeth Funnell of Aussie Equine Nutrition & Health. The pros and cons of Lucerne for horses: Lucerne is a high quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses diets. There are good reasons though why it shouldnt be used as the only source of roughage for horses. PROS:...Continue reading

25.01.2022 So what have I been up to lately? First of all, I had to put a lot of massage work on hold due to overworking my arms. Trying to massage myself wasnt helping the situation (Duh!), Red Light was great but I had really overdone things, I couldnt grip anything, I had no strength and was in constant pain which kept me awake most nights so I finally admitted i needed help, so lots of visits (twice a week) to my physio Mark Haynes at Revitalise Physiotherapy to have a multifacet...ed approach to my rehabilitation. I have to admit, on occasion I swore like a sailor during a few dry needling sessions, usually they dont bother me, but a couple of times.....omg, sorry Mark Im hoping this week will be my last visit to the Physio for a while, Im still stretching and building strength in my arms. So what am I doing when Im not massaging horses? Well, Im either coaching / teaching when time allows, Im at Centura usually on a Monday afternoon/ evening or Im up in Gidgegannup at Evening Star Ranch Stud, looking after the training of the young horses and foals. The work at the stud is taking most of my time as we have quite a lot going on there. However, the great news is we now have an amazing 40m x 70m fully fenced arena with a fabulous new surface at the stud, we have a full 20m x 60m dressage arena marked out and a fantastic range of Jump4Joy showjumps. If youre looking for somewhere to come for a school or have a lesson, just let me know, we are just around the corner from Gidge show ground (and the bakery ) See more

25.01.2022 Handy facts about identifying lameness

23.01.2022 Limited tickets left, dont miss out on this amazing lecture by Gillian Higgins from Horses Inside Out about how the body works differently in different flatwork exercises and how we as riders influence it. She has some awesome video footage to illustrate as well

23.01.2022 All these images will result in a sore horse, all are unnecessary and unkind. Please be thoughtful when working with your horse.

23.01.2022 Feeding horses how they need to be fed......Never stint on forage

23.01.2022 DOES YOUR HORSE HAVE EQUINE GLANDULAR GASTRIC DISEASE What is equine glandular gastric disease? Despite being grouped together under the umbrella term equ...ine gastric ulcer syndrome, it is important to recognise that equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) should actually be considered a distinct entity from equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD), and to be aware of the fact that different management and risk factors contribute to the two types of ulcers Glandular gastric disease occurs in the ventral (bottom) half of the stomach, most commonly occurring in the area of the stomach adjacent to the pylorus (which is the exit from the stomach leading into the small intestine) EGGD also occurs in other parts of the glandular mucosa, although this is seen less frequently. What causes EGGD? Unlike squamous ulcers which are caused by the physical splashing of harsh stomach acids on the higher more delicate regions of the stomach lining, the causes for ulcers in the glandular region remain somewhat unclear. it is thought that behavioural stress is key to the disease process. However, identifying potential sources of ‘stress’ is not necessarily easy or straightforward, and individual variation/tolerance is a big factor a failure of normal defense mechanisms may also play a role in the development of these ulcers, as can high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as bute) unlike in humans and other mammalian species, Heliocobacter spp. do not appear to play a role in EGGD. there is a high incidence of EGGD in sport horses and riding horses, and a particularly high prevalence in Warmbloods increasing the number of caretakers or riders is a risk factor for EGGD, as is exercising more than 5 days a week How can you prevent these ulcers from occurring? Without clear knowledge of the underlying processes contributing to EGGD development, outlining the best strategies to approach horses with EGGD remains challenging, but the following are some general recommendations for the prevention and management of EGGD: horses are herd animals, so they like to have friends be mindful of whether or not you might be ‘taking away’ a friend and/or leaving a horse on his own when taking other horses off the property for whatever reason (competitions/lessons etc) if possible avoid transporting horses alone - they like to have company in the float it’s also important for horses to be able to actually ‘touch’ each other (not just have a friend on the other side of the fence) be mindful of the fact that rugging horses stops them being able to touch/groom each other where possible try and avoid making significant changes to your horses environment, including frequent changes to ‘the herd’ (horses don’t like change any more than people do!) be mindful of the ‘pecking order’ in a herd environment - pyloric lesions are more common in horses at the bottom of the pack avoid stable confinement where possible - particularly for horses that are used to living in a paddock avoid exercising more than 5 days a week - ie work harder over less days. having at least 2 rest days a week appears to be significant in the management/prevention of glandular ulcers horses like routine: try and keep overall management consistent (feeding times, carers, riders etc) The following photos are some examples of glandular gastric disease seen during gastroscopy here at Valley Equine Veterinary Centre. We have included a few pics of lesions in the area near the pylorus, but as we have shown lots of pics of pyloric lesions in previous posts, most of them are of lesions/ulcers located elsewhere in the glandular mucosa which is less commonly seen.

23.01.2022 Some swapping of disciplines for Charlie Hutton and Lucinda Green .... good fun

22.01.2022 Feed fibre and lots of it to keep horses healthy

22.01.2022 A great way to train horses and not just for racing, these horses enjoy varied work and each horse is though of as an individual, fabulous, just as it should be.

21.01.2022 What a great way to see how straight you, your saddle and your horse may or may not be and then being able to share that information with your vet, coach and therapist. Super idea Wayne

21.01.2022 Well what can I say...... My last Horsemens Pony Club AGM and Awards night. 8 years have whizzed by and it’s been an absolute privilege to be part of such a fab...ulous club. I was awarded the 2020 Senior Club Person of the Year my name on the big trophy to be kept at the club, a new engraved glass for my G&T’s and to remind me of all the great times at Horsemens, a smaller handmade horseshoe trophy to keep, plus a bottle of wine and a new Horse Deals diary. I’ve made so many friends and watched so many riders develop their skills, it’s like a giant extended family and am truly grateful for all that I have learned during my time at the club. I really am going to miss everyone, rally days and events, I wish you all a fabulous Christmas and New Year. Kick on into 2021 and give it all ya got! See more

20.01.2022 The skeleton can tell us many things......this skeleton of a horse named Apollo, tells us he was probably in considerable pain during his life and being ridden was very uncomfortable for him. There are comments below the images so click on the image to find out more.

20.01.2022 What would the title of your book be?

20.01.2022 A brief video highlighting how the horses shoulders affect saddle fit. Those of you that have seen me do an evaluation of your horse, know how the shoulders can be quite asymmetrical.

18.01.2022 How long do you spend working your horse? How much warm up time? How much actual schooling? How much warm down time?

17.01.2022 Always seeking knowledge and I love visual aids. This is my new horse 3D Fred.... I hope you like him from 3dtotalanatomy

17.01.2022 Lovely chilly but sunny autumn morning with this beefcake We worked on moving forwards freely to encourage looseness and length of stride. Pumpies can do all the fancy dressage moves, he knows way more than I do, but today, I rode with my bodyworker knowledge to help him use his body more effectively. Great physical exercise and good for my mental health too. Trakhener X Percheron

14.01.2022 Perks of the job....... cute moments like this Maybe picking up on the relaxing massage vibes? #dogsoffacebook #cutenessoverload #perfectpooches

14.01.2022 A great piece regarding training, worth a read.

13.01.2022 A timely reminder to check your horses poop

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/233421046862124/posts/1409757399228477/

13.01.2022 I absolutely agree with Carels point of view

13.01.2022 This is part of the reason why I look at the horses conformation, feet, look down the length of the spine, see the horse move, want to know if it trips regularly, how it is bred and a million other questions when I come to assess your horse for a massage, especially when horse may be having soundness issues despite having a great and knowledgeable farrier and vet for lameness / soundness examinations and a great saddle fitter, checking your saddle regularly. The problem is very real and we all work together as a team to help your horse be the best he or she can be. Food for thought

13.01.2022 Interesting thoughts

12.01.2022 An excellent video illustrating muscles and movement (biomechanics) of the horse and how movement may or may not be compromised by position of the horses head. You can also see areas of tension and how tender and sore areas are created. Consider when riding, if you are pulling your horses head and neck into a compromising position and therefore creating more issues than you are solving. Always try to ride your horse up to the bridle and have a soft, elastic contact. The s...tronger the rein contact, the less range of motion your horse will have through his back and hind leg. Think about having a U shape under your horses throat rather than a V to allow your horses head to be in a more natural and biomechanically more efficient position. Allow the horse to have a slightly longer neck so he can use his head and neck to balance and use his muscles effectively from head to tail, to be more athletic, efficient and most importantly, comfortable. If you have any questions about how to achieve a more enlightened ride or if you think your horse is tender or sore in his muscles, pm or text me or comment below. Happy horsing everyone Pip See more

12.01.2022 We need to always be thoughtful in our training and management of our animals.........Whats in it for them?

10.01.2022 Fascinating fascia This video talk refers to humans but is equally valid for equines. Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out, initially sparked my interest in fascia and Im super excited to be booked in to Gillians course here in WA in November.

09.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/july-2020-holiday-program/740996613313895/?ti=icl

08.01.2022 Watching how horses land their feet is super interesting, watching the energy and forces. What do you see?

08.01.2022 With Summer fast approaching here in the Southern Hemisphere, here are some interesting and important facts about cooling horses

07.01.2022 Wow..... Such an inspirational lady and her amazing coach.

07.01.2022 RIP Mary Bromiley

07.01.2022 Its important to think about how much bandages and boots could possibly overheat the horses legs.

06.01.2022 This beautiful Oldenburg stallion, Kenlock Indian Sky is sire to some of the fabulous young stock at Evening Star Ranch, in Gidgegannup, here in WA. Contact Theresa at Evening Star Ranch or myself if youre looking for your next equine star or equine best friend. Breeding quality and colour

05.01.2022 Hey everyone Is your horse in work, coming back into work or simply hanging out being a paddock puff? These carrot stretches will benefit every horse. Cut your carrots into long thin slivers and give these stretches a go. Remember never to stretch a cold horse, always ensure he/she has a brisk walk first or finish off your work session with these stretches. See if your horse has equal flexibility on both sides or is one side better than the other? If your horse is struggli...ng to make the full stretch, reduce the distance of stretch and see if your horse improves over the coming weeks. Enjoy and have fun Thanks to Jessica Blackwell at Equestricare for producing this great poster. See more

05.01.2022 If you love eventing, watch this video. Pippa Funnell gives a wonderful and candid account of her 2019 Burghley Horse Trials cross country ride. Jeez shes terrific!

03.01.2022 Update my knowledge and skills as often as possibly can

02.01.2022 Here a is great video from the National Equine Forum in the UK this year, talking about equine core stability and strength. Remember, we cannot feed to produce top line, we must use consistent and appropriate exercises. https://youtu.be/jO1jDpJ1u0Q