Lucky is 14-year-old quarter horse gelding. After coming back into the barn from turnout, Lucky’s owner noticed that his right eye was swollen and bluish in color. Veterinary examination of Lucky found a few separate problems. First, the right eye was swollen and...
We’re all familiar with the idea of acupuncture, (the process of sticking needles into specific points on the horse), but, does it work and if so, how? Why Does Acupuncture Work? The practice of acupuncture began around 100 BC in China. Practitioners recognized that...
For our April blog installment of our Acupuncture and Chiropractic series, we will be sharing a recent case involving an acupuncture and chiropractic evaluation of a ranch horse. Terms you will hear during chiropractic and acupuncture evaluation: Restriction: an area...
For our March blog installment of our Acupuncture and Chiropractic series, we will be sharing a recent case involving acupuncture and chiropractic evaluation of a performance horse that was done in complement to a “traditional” exam. This case is particularly helpful...
It’s a beautiful spring here in Colorado! But while the budding trees and new grasses are always exciting to see after a long winter, many of us are experiencing the discomfort and misery of allergy season and so are some of our equine friends. Just as your...
