Rehabilitation through essential oils can be a supportive and holistic approach for horses. Here’s a list of commonly used essential oils: Arnica (Arnica Montana): Properties: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic. Benefits: Muscle and joint pain relief, bruise reduction. Physical Effects: Eases soreness and stiffness. Spiritual Effects: Promotes a sense of comfort. Contraindications: Avoid open wounds, and use in …
In the realm of equine care, the significance of holistic approaches has grown, and within this landscape, aromatherapy for horses emerges as a powerful avenue for promoting well-being. Aromatherapy revolves around the use of essential oils—nature’s aromatic essence extracted from various parts of plants, including leaves, flowers, stems, and roots. They encapsulate the potent aromatic compounds …
A massage gun is a handheld, percussive massage device which consists of a motorized head that delivers rapid and repetitive strikes or vibrations to the muscles, providing therapeutic benefits similar to a deep tissue massage. Massage guns offer a range of benefits for equine athletes and horses in general: – Relaxation and Stress Relief: Just …
What is equine lymphatic drainage? Equine lymphatic drainage is a manual therapy technique that aims to stimulate the lymphatic system in horses. The lymphatic system plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s immune function and removing waste products and toxins. Lymphatic drainage techniques help to facilitate the flow of lymphatic fluid, aiding in the …
The Epiony Thermal Wand is innovative lightweight portable source (just under 8 inches long) of direct heat. It is a hand operated device with 3 temperature adjustable prongs (from 36°C to 53°C) which can be massaged over certain muscles on the body. The device is battery powered and designed to be safe for use on …
Horse leg wraps used for the protection of the lower legs of horses during training, shipping, and exercise, as well as for therapeutic and medical purposes to support tendons and ligaments, to cover wounds. There are 2 primary types of legs wraps for horses, and they each have a particular use. Polo wraps: These wraps …
Based on the article The Best Way to Cool Your Horse? Hydration from thehorse.com Various techniques can be used to cool horses when their body temperatures soar—for example, external cooling with water. But ensuring adequate hydration before starting a workout or competition is the best way to help minimize heat stress and dehydration. Horses can …
University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital staff members John Madigan, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACAW; Gary Magdesian, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC; and W. David Wilson, BVMS, MS, MRCVS, offer important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses. High environmental temperatures and related heat issues, including dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke, can occur in horses …
Stretching is when you take a muscle or set of muscle beyond its resting length, make it longer or wider without tearing or breaking and free of pain. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculation. It’s a behavior seen in most types of animals to relieve muscle tension and relax. Stretching is important component …
Based on the article Cold & Heat Therapy, by Patrick Herbots, DVM In order to optimize function and reduce any existing disability in horses Equine Bodywork Therapist uses a variety of techniques, including cold and heat therapy. Typically, this therapy works on a 1:3 cold to heat ratio. First, apply cold for one minute, then …