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Pros and Cons of Using Fly Boots
Top 5 Reasons to Use Fly Boots Top 3 Reasons Not to Use Fly Boots Do you use them? If so, what do you like best (or least) about them? Read more
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How Massage Promotes Healing: Massage Increases The Production of Cytokines
Massage can increase the production of cytokines, which are chemical messengers that play crucial roles in the immune system, including the regulation of fever, pain, and inflammation. Here’s how massage achieves this: Mechanisms 1. Improved Blood and Lymphatic Circulation Enhanced Delivery of Immune Cells: Massage increases blood and lymph flow, which helps transport immune cells, Read more
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Mechanotransduction in Bones
Mechanotransduction is an essential process for bone health, enabling bones to sense and adapt to mechanical loads. Through this process, mechanical energy is transformed into biochemical signals that guide bone growth, repair, and remodeling. The ability of bones to respond to these forces helps maintain their strength and structure, ensuring they adapt to physical demands Read more
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Recognizing and Addressing Potassium Deficiency in Horses
Low potassium, or hypokalemia, can lead to a range of symptoms due to the critical role potassium plays in muscle function, nerve function, and overall cellular activity. Here are some symptoms and potential causes of potassium deficiency in horses: Symptoms of Low Potassium in Horses Causes of Potassium Deficiency in Horses Prevention and Management Conclusion Read more
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“A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character.”
“A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character.” – Federico Tesio Federico Tesio (1889–1954) was an Italian breeder and owner of thoroughbred racehorses, widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential figures in horse racing history. His quote, “A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with Read more
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Lymphangitis in Horses: Management Through Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Kinesiology Tape
Lymphangitis is a serious condition that affects the lymphatic system of horses, causing swelling, pain, and discomfort, particularly in the legs. This condition can be acute or chronic, and timely, effective management is essential to prevent long-term damage. While veterinary care is always a priority, there are additional supportive therapies, such as manual lymphatic drainage Read more
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Trot – Canter/Canter – Trot Transitions Can Enhance Suppleness, Strength, and Stability
Why: Transitions form the basis of all training. Riding (or lunging) trot – canter/canter – trot transitions will help to condition the abdominal muscles, improve both stability and suppleness in the back, lumbosacral and sacroiliac regions and are an useful exercise for relieving back tension and stiffness. These transitions are effective because they engage the Read more
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Moxibustion for Horses: A Traditional Healing Method
Moxibustion is a therapeutic technique adapted from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It involves burning moxa (dried mugwort) near specific acupuncture points, or areas that need healing or comfort, to promote healing, stimulate energy flow, and provide warmth to areas that may be affected by cold, dampness, or stagnation. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is used because of Read more
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Managing Muscle and Structural Fatigue in Horses: Strategies for Performance and Soundness
The very conformation adaptations that make a horse so fast and athletic also make it necessary that he’s fully prepared to face the athletic demands placed upon him. Horses have no muscles below their knee and hock joints—only a complex combination of bones, tendons, and ligaments support the entire weight of a horse in full Read more