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August Professionals Report..... |
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Welcome Everyone! This is the first eddition of our Monthly Professionals Report featuring articles and information on Horse Health, training, Equine arts, entertainment and more. Our goal is to provide you with information you are looking for so, if there is something you would like to know, or to share with other horse owners - or ask our professionals, send in your information and questions to wanttoknow@savvysystems.ca
A sincere thanks for your interest in your horses health and well being!
Shelley Lupul,
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Equine Therapy - What is it? Who needs it? |
EQUINOX HEALTH, www.healyourhorse.com
Professional Background:
Hello there! My name is Tralauney Farthing and I am a Certified Equine Therapist providing care to Alberta's horses. I graduated from Helen J. Woods' Equine Chiropractic School in 2007 and began my business shortly after. I am also a Registered Emergency Medical Technician and have 5 years experience as a Veterinary Assistant. I have done my best to surround myself with horses all my life and probably much like yourself was born with the "horse addiction". My career interests have always been medically oriented and I feel that I have finally found an outlet that is both therapeutic to my patients and myself.
Q: What is Equine Chiropractics?
Horse chiropractics is the manual maneuvering of the vertebral structure to ensure nervous system control and complete muscle coordination. It is a drugless, non invasive treatment that can help you to realize your horses full potential and relieve it's pain.
Q: How can misalignment affect my horse?
Misalignment or subluxation, which is defined as a vertebrae that is unable to move (articulate) correctly, causes irritation to the nerves and muscles which affect movement and mobility. Subluxation interferes with flexibility of the back and neck and disrupts the functioning of the nervous system. This can lead to stiffness, discomfort, resistance, decreased performance, muscle spasms and pain. Horses will show compensatory changes in posture and movement, most often due to referral of weight.
Q: What is a stress point?
The stress points are where ligaments and tendons come together in that muscle group. Nerve irritation due to misalignment, stress, fatigue or injury can cause these stress points and muscle groups to become tight and begin to shut down. When this happens the muscle groups do not get the oxygen they require and they become very susceptible to minor or major rips and tears.
Q: How are stress points relieved?
After the stress points and muscle groups are examined, manual pressure is applied to the stress point (acupressure), then the muscle group is massaged. Massage therapy increases circulation bringing a fresh supply of blood and oxygen, removes toxins from the area such as lactic acid and can alleviate spasms. This is an effective form of treatment providing relief of muscle tension, thereby promoting relaxation and initiating the body's own innate healing.
Q: Why is saddle fitting necessary?
A proper fitting saddle, though often overlooked, is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself and your horse. It connects you together and allows for communication. The saddle may be considered an extension of you and an ill fitting saddle has the potential to damage your relationship with your horse. It also has the potential to cause misalignment, atrophy and injury throughout your horse's body.
I absolutely Love this work! I genuinely care about the health and well being of every horse I meet and there is nothing more rewarding to me than knowing that I have helped to ease an animals pain. I am dedicated in building the bond between you and your horse by improving it's willingness, happiness and health. I look forward to helping you both!
Thanx for reading - T
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The REAL Equine Connection |
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Equestrian And Life Coaching
Professional Background:
Dean Peachment is an Equine Canada equestrian coach, and a professional life coach. Dean presently coaches about 30 riders and he and his family own an equestrian facility near Olds, Alberta. He is passionate about equestrians achieving their riding and training goals, and coaches people to success!
Q: Have you ever asked a horse to do something, knowing that he can do it, but didn’t get the response you were looking for?
I think we all have.
I can remember watching a trainer free lunge a horse, but for some reason the horse was leery of connecting with him. I asked the trainer a few questions and he started talking about an issue that was bothering him. All of a sudden the horse walked up to him and wanted to connect. It’s as if the horse knew something wasn’t quite right and once the issue was brought out into the open, the horse was willing to trust him. Sometimes when we ask a horse to do something and he doesn’t respond the way we would like, it may not be the horse.
Here are a few strategies that might help you to be a more effective rider:
- Improve your body language. The way that you move your body has a profound impact on your confidence. Ride with your head up, shoulders back; breathe deeply and rhythmically.
- Before riding, play over in your mind a ride or training session as if it already happened and was a success. Visualize success and confidence and you will act accordingly.
- Manage and minimize the negative influences in your life. Listening too often to negative information, people, media, etc., will greatly affect your sense of well being and ultimately your confidence.
If you implement these 3 strategies, you’ll be surprised at how more effective you will be with your horse.
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The Beauty of Horses - In Art |
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Marcia Baldwin Fine Artist
www.mbaldwinfineart.com
Q: What is your favorite subject to paint in oil paintings?
A: Horses of course ! I have always owned horses and began riding at 3 or younger. As an adult, I have enjoyed learning everything about them. There is always something to learn, no matter how accomplished you are at riding or caring for them. As for me, being a full time artist, I am always learning new ways to approach the way I can depict them on canvas. I do always come back to the soul of the painting and that is in the eye of the horse. To me, the horse is the most magnificent animal ever created.
Q: Where do you get your inspiration?
A: Many ideas come from collectors and their own photography. I also take time to shoot my own photography and find much joy in being around horse shows and trail rides. I will even stop along a highway or country road to take photos of horse in their pastures or in their barns. I am always looking for new ideas and new horses.
Q: Are you self trained artist or do you have a formal education?
A: I am probably both, for even after obtaining a Masters, I can still learn each day, every day, painting every day. Most of the time, college professors would tell me that I would be a great artist if I ever grew up and stopped painting horses !! That's ok though, as I am now a full time practicing fine artist and they are probably just teaching ! Who is having more fun?
Q: Do you enjoy painting large paintings or small paintings?
A: The larger the canvas ... the better. I love painting life size original oils and the equine painting is my passion.
Q: What is your style?
A: I would say Modern Contemporary, but what is in a title? I paint what I feel. Some would say that my work can be abstract and some would see other paintings that I have done that look very realistic.
It is what I feel in my heart when I paint.
Marcia Parks Baldwin
Gallery represented and Published artist.
Phone: 318-631-2444
HS Note: Check out her website - you can see the incredible images (including the one above) she produces, and or you can buy our re-useable shopping gift or tote bags with her images on them!!
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Does Your Club Need Fundraising Tools?
Are you involved with a club or riding group that supports equine education, promotes horse care, and teaches safety in a fun learning/riding environment?
If so, we have a few products that we offer to such groups to use in their fundraising efforts. Please contact us at fundraising@savvysystems.ca or Call direct to 780-922-5660
We have tools for qualified groups that will make the funds you need a lot easier to make!! And besides - its Horse Stuff!! | |
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Heres Some Fun Stuff!!!
EASY HORSE COOKIES
1 cup carrot grated
1 apple grated
2 Tablespoons corn oil
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, mix CARROT, APPLE, CORN OIL and MOLASSES together.
Then fold in SALT, OATS and FLOUR until well mixed.
Spread dough out in one big piece on the cookie sheet.
Score dough with a knife to make it easier to break apart after baking.
(Or try rolling dough out and cutting shapes with cookie cutters)
Cook for 20 minutes or until brown.
Let cool, break apart and serve.
EASY NO COOK BRAN SNAPS
4 cups BRAN
4 cups APPLESAUCE
Mix ingredients together. Batter should be doughy. Roll out with a rolling
pin and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Let dough dry and serve.
Links And Places to Check Out!
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