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Location: somewhere up north | Has anyone done this? What were the issues you had and did it help? Thanks! |
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Location: Georgia | I worked for an animal Osteopath and im still not sure how much I believe in it. |
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| Animal Krackers, Kit and Kelly Heidt, specialize in this form of equine body balancing. It's wonderful. I learned it from them and it made a world of difference in my horses and I've been keeping them in great shape for years.
I had a lame horse who had over-reached. We borrowed a horse since entries were paid. Animal Krackers was at the show we were attending. They fixed her shoulder and she was 110% not lame anymore, just like it had never happened. If horse switch wasn't done, they said we could have ran her.
The ribs are also big one for me. While ribs can't come "out" they sure do get sore from the muscle spasms. This helps them out tremendously!
They do come to Iowa occasionally, I'm not sure about MN. Definitely be worth looking them up. They are on FB and have a website. |
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| Nateracer - 2018-03-07 8:52 AM
Animal Krackers, Kit and Kelly Heidt, specialize in this form of equine body balancing. It's wonderful. I learned it from them and it made a world of difference in my horses and I've been keeping them in great shape for years.
I had a lame horse who had over-reached. We borrowed a horse since entries were paid. Animal Krackers was at the show we were attending. They fixed her shoulder and she was 110% not lame anymore, just like it had never happened. If horse switch wasn't done, they said we could have ran her.
The ribs are also big one for me. While ribs can't come "out" they sure do get sore from the muscle spasms. This helps them out tremendously!
They do come to Iowa occasionally, I'm not sure about MN. Definitely be worth looking them up. They are on FB and have a website.
They also come to Illinois and Indiana so if you have more than one horse, I bet you could get them. |
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| Been using on Osteopath for my horses for several years now. Like her way better than just a chiro. They are so much more in-depth. |
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | can someone fill me in on what this is?? ive only ever used a chiro and massage. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Ohiobarrelracer - 2018-03-07 11:05 AM can someone fill me in on what this is?? ive only ever used a chiro and massage.
Google can be a really good friend, Theres all kind of info on Google  |
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | Southtxponygirl - 2018-03-07 12:17 PM Ohiobarrelracer - 2018-03-07 11:05 AM can someone fill me in on what this is?? ive only ever used a chiro and massage. Google can be a really good friend, Theres all kind of info on Google
thanks, i guess i like personal experiences better than google sometimes ;) |
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| Ohiobarrelracer - 2018-03-07 12:09 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-03-07 12:17 PM Ohiobarrelracer - 2018-03-07 11:05 AM can someone fill me in on what this is?? ive only ever used a chiro and massage. Google can be a really good friend, Theres all kind of info on Google
I'm a licensed Equine Massage therapist as well. Myofascial Release is different than regular massage. It specifically targets muscle spasms around the bones/joints instead of the whole muscle. When the tension is released in the Fascia, it will sometimes allow the bones to "pop" back into place, but it's not like chiro where it just specifically targets the bone.
I use the Myofascial release along side of my massge therapy so that hopefully the spasms are even further quieted and will resist reoccuring. |
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Location: somewhere up north | I have recently met with an equine osteopath. She also referred me to a vet here that does rectal palpations that help with fascial release in mares and geldings. I am hoping I can see some differences in my horses that last longer than just having chiropractic done. I was just curious if others have used this and have expereinces with it. |
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | Nateracer - 2018-03-07 1:52 PM Ohiobarrelracer - 2018-03-07 12:09 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-03-07 12:17 PM Ohiobarrelracer - 2018-03-07 11:05 AM can someone fill me in on what this is?? ive only ever used a chiro and massage. Google can be a really good friend, Theres all kind of info on Google
I use the Myofascial release along side of my massge therapy so that hopefully the spasms are even further quieted and will resist reoccuring.
Thank you for the reply!! Ill have to see if i can find someone around me that offers this. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I had a great MFR/Massage therapist I used on my horses. I now go and have MFR treatments for myself. Wish I had done it years ago. There are so many things that have helped with MFR that I would have to sit down and try to remember all the great benefits. |
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Osteopathy in horses - myofascial release