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Sporthorse Acupuncture & Myotherapy

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25.01.2022 Happy Springtime Everyone! Are you all as excited as me for the longer days and warmer temperatures? Just a reminder - I am still restricted to Sundays and only Stage 3 areas at this stage, hopefully I will be back on board full time when school goes back in a month

24.01.2022 Anyone that knows me well knows that one of my favorite sayings when it comes to saddles and saddle fit is that "the saddle blanket's role should be purely to keep the saddle clean", in other words "there is no substitute for a correctly fitting saddle". Of course there are always exceptions, and every horse and saddle combination should be assessed on a case by case basis, but the video below gives a great demonstration of how thick pads, gel pads, sheepskins and layering of saddle pads may actually be hurting rather than helping your horse. Happy riding everyone.

23.01.2022 Which one have you got at the moment?

23.01.2022 A really great introduction to muscle spasms, by far the most common muscle dysfunction I treat.

19.01.2022 Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021 and the possibilities she brings. Thank you to all my wonderful clients for giving me the privilege to work on your beautiful equines, and for brightening the gloomy weeks we all endured together. My visits to clients were always the highlight of my week and gave me purpose, direction and something to look forward to. Happy New Year to all and I look forward helping you achieve your equine dreams in 2021.

18.01.2022 Some nice stretches for your horses spinal health - just remember to never force the stretch

17.01.2022 Great illustration of the basics behind laminitis

16.01.2022 Very useful to have on hand

14.01.2022 With the kidlets finally back at school I am now back to normal hours as of Monday Call or message to book in your appointment, Friday booked out, limited places still available Mon-Thurs. Regional areas only at the moment.

12.01.2022 Part 2 - some really helpful information, make sure you read the section about crossing your girth points.

12.01.2022 An amazing visual

11.01.2022 How is your horse standing? Posture is becoming widely recognised as an indication of physiological dysfunction in the horse. What’s important to understand is ...that posture is creating tension in structures along certain myofascial lines, for instance camped under creates tension in the dorsal myofascial lines. This means structures along those lines are at risk of injury, along the dorsal lines would be structures up the hind limb and into the trunk of the horse. Changes in posture also cause changes in load on the hooves, that cumulative increased load changes their morphology. So we become stuck in a perpetuating cycle of poor hoof morphology and higher pathologies. Recognising postural adaptation at the earliest instant is important in breaking the cycle before the genesis of long term pathology. Both the farrier and the practitioner play a role in the breaking of the cycle but finding the causation can be a complexed problem. More research needs to be done to quantify the primary causes of postural changes. Look at your horse and assess its posture, it can tell you a lot. More info in the captions. Further reading and watching at these links. . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//bio-tensegrity-and . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//myofascial-trains- . Watch this video for an in depth discussion on the subject. https://youtu.be/3MluJpAy0Zo

11.01.2022 Many of these lines also follow acupuncture meridians

10.01.2022 Stretching is a great preparation to any workout, just remember not to force the stretch, their range of motion will increase the stronger they get https://heelsdownmag.com/5-essential-stretches-you-should-/

10.01.2022 Wildlife everywhere, this cute kangaroo family greeted me on my way home from Woodend today, and on Wednesday a magnificent Wedge Tail Eagle in Kilmore.

05.01.2022 Did you know? Pressure on the hyoid bone at the base of the tongue restricts movement of the pelvis and hindquarters. Something to consider when fitting nosebands or working in an "overbent" frame. Read the full article here; https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3029261673751095&id=1835069543170320

04.01.2022 I will be between Kilmore and Kalkallo this Thursday, 1-2 spots available. PM or call to book in.

03.01.2022 Well, I was hoping I would be able to return to normal hours once Term 3 began, alas, this is not to be the case I will be remaining on very restricted hours until children return to on-site schooling. Also, to keep my family protected I will only be visiting private properties and will not be travelling south of Kilmore, I hope you all understand. Stay safe everyone and I can't wait to see you all on the other side

03.01.2022 A fantastic visual of the movement in your horses entire spine achieved when doing "carrot" stretches.

03.01.2022 A good read https://www.facebook.com/110300399109341/posts/1833241036815260/

02.01.2022 Seeing many of us are locked down at the moment maybe it's a good time to give your saddle the once over.

01.01.2022 Great article addressing the LumboSacral joint and "working from behind" Interestingly, one of the most powerful acupuncture points "Bai Hui", and a point I use on nearly all horses, is located in this junction