Interesting Article

Thanks for posting that ridefast. I sent my WB to Donna Blinman - she is brilliant. I also used iridolgy along with a communication to pinpoint his condition before eventual conventional diagnosis by Sue Dyson at Newmarket. It's good to think outside the box.
 
Great article and one after my own heart. I'm no 'expert' but looking at the whole horse and less invasive and more horse appropriate treatments/solutions is not used enough in the traditional veterinary model.

Just an aside, in my understanding tendons and ligaments are also damaged by them not working in the unison they are designed to so get jerked, this, over time causes failure. Incorrect movement, muscle fatigue etc. are also reasons for this out of sync pulling of them. Persistent toe first landing is one example.
 
Faracat said:
There's thinking outside the box and there's also snake oil/quacks. People should always be careful to not mistake one for the other.
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Very true, however both Chris Day and Donna Blinman are qualified vets who work on a holistic basis, having both been trained in various other therapies.
 
Brilliant article! Wish I knew of these people when my mare went lame, vets found nothing but suspected a collateral ligament in the hoof, she was a field ornament for a year before coming back into work for a year and going lame on and off again, she's now back at 100%, but I'd really love to know if it was something else causing it. Don't suppose they could find out why my new boy constantly get bruised soles and abscesses? Haha. I'll definitely keep them in mind!
 
amandap said:
Great article and one after my own heart. I'm no 'expert' but looking at the whole horse and less invasive and more horse appropriate treatments/solutions is not used enough in the traditional veterinary model.

Just an aside, in my understanding tendons and ligaments are also damaged by them not working in the unison they are designed to so get jerked, this, over time causes failure. Incorrect movement, muscle fatigue etc. are also reasons for this out of sync pulling of them. Persistent toe first landing is one example.
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Interesting, shod horses land toe first as opposed to heel first when barefoot. I am not a tree-hugger but I have used herbs in the past when conventional medicines have failed (for humans not horses) :D
 
YasandCrystal said:
Thanks for posting that ridefast. I sent my WB to Donna Blinman - she is brilliant. I also used iridolgy along with a communication to pinpoint his condition before eventual conventional diagnosis by Sue Dyson at Newmarket. It's good to think outside the box.
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When my mum was having her cataracts sorted out, her eye surgeon told her that it is true that some illnesses are reflected (pardon the pun!) in the eyes. Personally I've had excellent results with homeopathy, both for myself and my pets. But I draw the line at swinging a pendulum over them!
 
Thanks for that link. I think i was born outside the box! I'd much prefer the holistic approach before going near any scalpel.
 
Thanks for such an interesting article. Chris Day treated my Labrador when she had kidney failure. I cannot speak highly enough of him. I think that I'm of the generation that does question things, unlike those of my parents, who would always accept what a doctor or vet said without query. I hope everyone will feel 'brave' enough to ask questions and to seek alternative help if appropriate.
 
doriangrey said:
Interesting, shod horses land toe first as opposed to heel first when barefoot. I am not a tree-hugger but I have used herbs in the past when conventional medicines have failed (for humans not horses) :D
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I know little about shod horses but I was under the impression that they often land flat as opposed to toe first. Of course I am talking about on a flat level surface as a test. Horses often land in varying ways due to terrain but the back of the hoof is designed to take the brunt of the impact force and absorb energy of concussion in my understanding.
I don't think predominantly toe first is ever desirable for the horse even if it is for the human.
 
"Shod horses land toe first"
This is not the case if they are shod by a farrier who know what they are doing!
I think the article is very interesting, and we have used 'alternative' therapies for people and animals. Sometimes the 'alternative' isn't that different, but can be something which there would be no profit in for research to be done. I am thinking particularly of food intolerances, in humans and companion animals, this can have profound physical and psychological effects, but there is very little research as there is no profit motive for the drug companies, who fund most, if not all, of the medical and vetinary research there is.
 
amandap said:
I know little about shod horses but I was under the impression that they often land flat as opposed to toe first. Of course I am talking about on a flat level surface as a test. Horses often land in varying ways due to terrain but the back of the hoof is designed to take the brunt of the impact force and absorb energy of concussion in my understanding.
I don't think predominantly toe first is ever desirable for the horse even if it is for the human.
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I think someone posted a video on here of how shod horses often land toe first and you could see the jerk on the tendon. I was just remarking on how it might be shoeing that can put strain on the tendons if it causes that way of going in a horse. The video also made comparisons with barefoot horses and yes, it is heel first and considering that is the way they are born (without shoes) I suspect that is the correct way :) All my horses have been barefoot.

Here is a link to the vid -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-us0SxGL2o
 
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doriangrey said:
I think someone posted a video on here of how shod horses often land toe first and you could see the jerk on the tendon. I was just remarking on how it might be shoeing that can put strain on the tendons if it causes that way of going in a horse.
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Ah, right. :) Yes, toe first over time is not desirable.

Barefoot horses can also land predominantly toe first if they have thrush or a weak caudal hoof. Bf is all about strengthening structures in the back of the hoof so the horse can move as it was designed. Horses feet also take time (years) to develop fully. They should develop as the horse grows and matures but often this is interrupted/slowed by not enough movement or shoeing young.
 
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