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| Looking for some testimony from anyone that's currently using or has used the theraplate on their barrel horses. I have a mare that needs to have hocks and stifles done for sure once a year, but after running all summer her hocks needed to be done about 5-6 months again. I'm really thinking of buying a theraplate, I have read some people no longer do injections since doing this therapy a few times or more a week on their running horses. Is this true? Anyone see a decrease in injections or maybe no longer doing joint medicines/supplements if using the theraplate? Are any of the pros seeing a difference since they haul so much? So many questions since it's a big investment! Thank you! |
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Location: God's country...aka TEXAS | I have one and I think it is great, but it does not replace injections. It definitely helps with soreness and daily maintenance but it will not make the problem go away as to why they need injections. To me, it is just another handy tool in keeping my horses the most comfortable they can be. |
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| I have one and use it every day. I think it will help extend the time between injections . I also have a laser. Both increases blood flow. |
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| Hmm ok thanks for the replies, seems like a pricey piece of equipment to buy if I'm not sure if this will help...anyone else have testimony? |
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  Warmblood with Wings
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Location: Florida.. | Â I see a lot for sale. If that tells you anything. Used ones
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| Message Fallon Taylor. She has one installed in her trailer. I know slot of cutters are using it. And I know Mary Walker has one. |
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Location: Wisconsin | Fallon's is not a theraplate. Her father actually makes a different brand. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Theraplate vs injections is apples to oranges ...
I use the Pony Plate and we like the results we are seeing. |
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| Runnin < C > - 2014-03-20 12:20 PM
 Theraplate vs injections is apples to oranges ...
I use the Pony Plate and we like the results we are seeing.
If you don't mind sharing more info could you on this? Thanks :) |
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Location: Who knows | Message Jana Guthrie, she can answer all of your questions on The Theraplate, and she uses it on her own horses all of the time. |
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| Blessed Chick - 2014-03-20 5:07 PM
Message Jana Guthrie, she can answer all of your questions on The Theraplate, and she uses it on her own horses all of the time.
Do I find her on here or you mean facebook? Thank you |
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Location: Who knows | Wild1 - 2014-03-20 5:15 PM
Blessed Chick - 2014-03-20 5:07 PM
Message Jana Guthrie, she can answer all of your questions on The Theraplate, and she uses it on her own horses all of the time.
Do I find her on here or you mean facebook? Thank you
You can message her on FB, I know she is on here too but I cant remember her screen name, if you don't have FB I can get ahold of her for you, just PM and let me know.
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | Â I've got the portable theraplate I think once your house has adapted top it, its great until then its a tedious tool of trying to keep them on it. Putting up panels for our barn isn't really ideal as we have no real good place to put it so that's my own fault |
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Location: Florida.. | if your injecting for fusing hocks and pain how does the theraplate help that process it certainly cant numb it nor replace synovial fluid so could someone explain? I think there is alot of misinformation and what it is used for out there and maybe Im missing something so thought id ask..thanks
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| Bibliafarm - 2014-03-21 9:45 AM
if your injecting for fusing hocks and pain how does the theraplate help that process it certainly cant numb it nor replace synovial fluid so could someone explain? I think there is alot of misinformation and what it is used for out there and maybe Im missing something so thought id ask..thanks
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Location: Midwest | Wild1 - 2014-03-21 11:19 AM
Bibliafarm - 2014-03-21 9:45 AM
if your injecting for fusing hocks and pain how does the theraplate help that process it certainly cant numb it nor replace synovial fluid so could someone explain? I think there is alot of misinformation and what it is used for out there and maybe Im missing something so thought id ask..thanks
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I don't have a theraplate.
However, I would guess that the increase in circulation which is supposed to occur may help with the inflammation. Personally, I don't see this product replacing IA injections.
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Location: Florida.. | Â ..I don't believe it could help fusing hocks . |
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| The Theraplate speeds up blood flow. Which speeds healing. It decreases inflammation and helps with pain. I also have a laser and think that it is the better of the two for hock pain. |
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| I would like to see studies done on the vibrating equipment. I like scientific studies, just cause someone says something does not make a study. Ther are several different kinds, i know at the world they let a big name take one home and try it to se if helped.
that is still not a study. I have a gelding with fusing hocks my reg vet did injections in feb and june and in june she was short on steroids and hocks and stifles where sore instead of using steroids in hocks and just usimg ha in stifle she cheated me with steroids, still,charged me like she had everything. It did not help him carried to,anothe vet in aug they couldnot find him sore enough to,do,anything. Still charged me 500.0 and the race track vet thermoscaned him did xrays on left side of front feet as his angles where different on inside than outside and left rear hock should have taken just one on the right one. |
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| I would like to see some scientific studies for all types of a vibrating plate. Wonder why we dont use that in humans. Like back on track and magnectic, also like to see studies on those as well. All i inow my horse with afusing hock went crazy in a stall when i used someone else magnetic hock boots. |
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| daisycake123 - 2014-03-21 8:18 PM
I would like to see some scientific studies for all types of a vibrating plate. Wonder why we dont use that in humans. Like back on track and magnectic, also like to see studies on those as well. All i inow my horse with afusing hock went crazy in a stall when i used someone else magnetic hock boots.
My sister bought a VibraToon-magnetic vibrating plate made for people at a big high school rodeo finals (maybe Nationals) as well as one of her friends. She has problems with her feet and back (collapsed thoracic vertebrae). She has gotten a great deal of relief using hers. She lies on it as well as standing. |
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| readytorodeo - 2014-03-21 8:05 PM
 The Theraplate speeds up blood flow. Which speeds healing.  It decreases inflammation and helps with pain.  I also have a laser and  think that it is the better of the two for hock pain. Â
Can you tell me what you are using or mean by a laser too? Im still leaning towards a theraplate, not too fond of the price not knowing if it definetly helps with soreness/joint issues |
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Location: Texas | We have a gelding who's left hock has been trying to fuse for the last three years. I have the Accuscope and Myoscope, and have used them on him regularly, and while they helped, it wasn't enough. Just ten days ago we took him to Dr Hague at Oakridge Equine Center in Oklahoma and they did the laser drilling of his lower joint. All I can say it has made an amazing change in him. Dr Hague told us that only about 1 in 500 horses will fuse on their own. My only regret is that we didn't do it sooner. I would like to also mention that the Acuscope and Myoscope are FDA approved, they are one of a very few who actually did the blind studies to prove what can be done. As someone else said it is very easy to say that a product will do this or that, but very few products have actually done the blind studies to prove these statements. |
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| Wild1 - 2014-03-21 10:05 PM
readytorodeo - 2014-03-21 8:05 PM
 The Theraplate speeds up blood flow. Which speeds healing.  It decreases inflammation and helps with pain.  I also have a laser and  think that it is the better of the two for hock pain. Â
Can you tell me what you are using or mean by a laser too? Im still leaning towards a theraplate, not too fond of the price not knowing if it definetly helps with soreness/joint issues
I use the respond laser. My horse is sore but she had a horrible shoeing and we had to change shoers. I am putting her on the plate then using the laser on her everyday. |
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| We own the large 3x7 Theraplate. There are lower priced smaller models available. One can even be custom made for your trailer. I do not think people like Mary Walker and Jane Melby would own and use them if they were not of great benefit. Like success in most things, the key is commitment, you have to use it more than once in a while. Warming up before riding is recommended but even more importantly is using it after exercise! It's basically a mechanical tens unit similar to an electrical tens unit. The muscles contract and expand, blood flow and circulation are increased. You cannot simulate this in a " trailer ride" as the horse is constantly bracing and not relaxed. It's an investment for sure but it will not only speed recovery from injuries, it will also help prevent injuries to ligaments and tendons, keeping them tight and toned without a lot of percussion on the joints. It isn't magic, it takes dedication and regular use. For optimal results, it must be combined with a high quality diet and of course cardio work to build and maintain wind. The icing on the cake is that it also has a colic setting, I have personally seen this save a vet call on one and aid in passing an impaction with another! There is also a bleeder setting that we use on our horses. As far as injections, once you start, it may be necessary to continue but with a Theraplate the need will be less frequent. I like a laser for spot on treatments but with the Theraplate, it's an overall body therapy so no area is compensating for another. They can also be used on other pets such as cats and dogs but also humans! I would highly recommend investing in a Theraplate if you will be disciplined enough to actually use it. If you can't tell already I'm a Rep. for the company but only becoming one after I purchased and used one and have seen the results. I have never charged to use my unit at an event, only hoping to educate the public and help the horse. |
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| Thank you for your post! I am going to PM you regarding one |
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theraplate versus injections?