While attending Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in 2009, I discovered a conjunctive modality that many practitioners were using–known as red light therapy. So when I started my own equine acupressure business, I decided that buying a red light would likely be a good investment. Even though I no longer do acupressure as a ‘business’, I still employ […]
Temporo-mandibular joint and muscle disorders, often simply referred to as TMJ, are defined as “a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.” A more accurate acronym is actually TMD (temporomandibular dysfunction). But for this post, I’ll refer to it as TMJ since most of […]
The Naturally Healthy Horse of the Month for February is Guardians IIM Neet , aka Mohna–a 16 year old Arabian mare who overcame a life-threatening injury thanks to a combination of Western medicine, holistic treatments, and the dedication of her guardian, Eileen Coe, a certified equine acupressure practitioner. Mohna’s first brush with death actually occurred at the […]
Here in Oklahoma, the cold, miserable weather we’ve all likely been experiencing this winter finally made its exit– and I’m hoping for good! This past weekend, the temperature was in the sixties so I spent some much-needed time at the barn. Aside from doing some hoof trimming and acupressure on the horses, I also started my spring cleaning […]
As horse people, it seems we often speak about a horse’s heart–but we’re not usually referring to the actual organ, itself. When we say a horse has a lot of heart, we’re speaking of that intangible quality that some horses just naturally have– such as superior athleticism, stoicism, or bravery. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), […]
OUCH, My Muscles Are So Sore: An Acupressure Point Can Help From Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute Your horse can’t verbalize how he is feeling, yet, if you pay attention, he is very good at indicating how his body feels. Muscle aches, stiffness, and pain impacts your horse’s attitude and performance. Often muscle pain is a […]
If you browse through any horse supply catalogue, you’re likely to notice the dozens of joint supplements available. Some are very pricey, and others, fairly reasonable. But do they work? And which ones are best? It can be a tricky endeavor trying to find just the right one for your horse. Some people may tell […]