Equine Accupuncture-help/advise/info please (Leics)

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Fews Q:

Does horse need to be ref by vet or not? (I know all chiros are supposed to work on referral but many dont!)

How do i find a good/registered/trustworthy one? none of my friends have used one so no personal reccomendations to go on.

any good/bad experiences to share.

Horse is generally happy and healthy and competing well at PSG, schooling GP. Has always had a quirky rearing habit and when he lands he locks his poll/jaw/neck and tries to run backwards.

All other avenues have been exhausted (lameness work up incl nerve blocks, KS work up, ulcers). No pain to be found anywhere, never un-level or one sided or sore to palpate nad horse HAS had this habit since backed for racing at 2yo. its long term but is improving.

chiro cant find a thing wrong but someone mentioned accupuncture has really helped loosen the poll/tmj of her horse and even worse case scenario its meant to be very relaxing, so a nice treat :)

am Leics so if anyone has personall reccomendations that would be great.

thanks!
 
Veterinary acupuncture can only be administered by a vet who is trained in the technique. One of mine does it, but she's a bit far away from you. if you don't get any joy on here, maybe try the British Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists?
 
Yes...acupuncture in horses is vet only

A friend of mine specialises in it, & combines it with chiropractic.....she does live near Salisbury ....so the travel costs would not be cheap, but PM me if you want her contact details.
 
I tried acupuncture on my horse once and it made no difference. Lots of the needles wouldn't go in properly. This was done by a vet with lots of experience so it wasn't that she didn't know what she was doing - I wasn't impressed and wouldn't do it again. I now use an equine physio who is great.
 
If you can't find someone who will come to you to give him acupuncture, have you thought of getting him a massage?
Human athletes have regular remedial / sports massage, Maybe your horse would benefit?
Kx
 
I have used acupuncture with great success with my horses and myself. I also used photonics therapy designed by vet and head of aust vet acupuncture association. I believe they have uk outlets. Google advanced photonic therapy. Brian Mclaren is the vet, he will answer questions, his son rob Mclaren runs the business now, both very good.
 
My new TB had his first acupuncture treatment (by vet) just over a week ago: he's been diagnosed with KS and it's being used in conjunction with Pessoa work and physio. Next session is on Monday.

He did need to be lightly sedated as he's a bit lairy about needles near his back (understandably, poor little guy!) but it was fascinating to watch the process. He was quite tight in the upper part of his neck, so she put 2 needles near his poll as well. She explained how it works and to expect that after about 10 min, the muscles would twitch and contract quite sharply - which they did but then he just totally relaxed and pretty much fell asleep with his head in my arms. Judging by his bed the next morning, he slept like a log!

Good luck with your boy and if you don't have any joy finding someone, PM me and I'm sure my practice (North Oxfordshire) could recommend someone local to you.
 
I've had it done on my pony when he injured his back. It really helped him but his issues were muscle damage not bones. He also quite enjoyed it - in that he went to sleep and his ears flopped down at the sides :)

Yes it must be a vet who does it.
 
Only a vet can do the acupuncture, and I think they generally recommend a course of a few sessions (looked into it for one of my previous horses, with a vet whom I'd imagine you've contacted!)

It is an interesting theory. I had "trigger point" physiotherapy done one me, and the acupuncture does similar things. I would recommend.
 
The reason why I mentioned photonic therapy is that it stimulates the acupuncture points without needles, but with a red light. You can do it yourself once you know which points to do. I use it on all my horses. It seems to have a relaxing effect on them. Accupuncture works by stimulating the collagen under the skin which is responsible for sending electrical and chemical messages to the brain. Photonic therapy does the same thing, similar to acupressure.
 
jeeve said:
The reason why I mentioned photonic therapy is that it stimulates the acupuncture points without needles, but with a red light. You can do it yourself once you know which points to do. I use it on all my horses. It seems to have a relaxing effect on them. Accupuncture works by stimulating the collagen under the skin which is responsible for sending electrical and chemical messages to the brain. Photonic therapy does the same thing, similar to acupressure.
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Hi Jeeve - what type of light do you use?
 
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