Alternative Action / Massage

Pain Often the Culprit When Your Horse is Not Himself

Written by Ann Turner

Are you puzzled by your horse’s behaviour and problems in training? Do things not add up for you? Have you bought new supplements, tried a new trainer, changed barns, bought a new saddle and changed bits, and nothing is working? Then you are among thousands who remain confused because you have not been taught to look for the real cause of many issues with horses: pain.

Massage Therapist Comments on Tendon Injury Articles

Written by Jackie Thurston

Dear HH,

I am a Massage Therapist (both human and equine). The article “Anatomy of a Tendon Injury” [Issue #74, August/September 2011, pp16-17] is good and informative. However, I am curious as to why Massage Therapy isn’t included in the quote, “Routine chiropractic and acupuncture reduce the likelihood of injury due to fatigue.”

Osteopathy for Humans Crosses into Equine Realm

Written by Theresa Gagnon

Many horse owners incorporate chiropractic treatments, for themselves and their animals, into their health care regimens. Osteopathy is another branch of health care being applied to both humans and horses. As the health care field broadens its scope to include more modalities for human patients, many practitioners also want the benefits of these treatments to be available for animals. Stephen Schwartz, DO, is one of those practitioners.

Equine Massage Tips

Written by Debranne Pattillo, MEBW®

Head and neck discomfort can be alleviated with simple, safe soft tissue work

Preventing Equine Back Injuries

Written by Don Doran

To build a successful equine athlete, it is imperative that the health, strength and flexibility of the back be maintained. Back pain in horses, as in humans, is probably one of the most debilitating factors in performance.