Magnetic therapy for laminitis / cushings

[alsiola]

Oh blimey..does everything have to be explained!! ^^^^^ quite probably/possibly!! The boots are still mainstream ie..used by lots..

The point is that before scientists can make any effort to understand HOW something works, they first look pretty hard to see IF something works. I'm not trying to claim they aren't mainstream, just that the evidence shows they don't do anything. Not because I like shooting people down, or because I want to suppress any form of alternative therapy, but because funds are limited for the treatment of many horses, and the more money wasted on magnets, the less money that is available for real treatments that can have a positive effect on the quality of life and welfare of the animal.

 

[amandap]

The point is that before scientists can make any effort to understand HOW something works, they first look pretty hard to see IF something works. I'm not trying to claim they aren't mainstream, just that the evidence shows they don't do anything. Not because I like shooting people down, or because I want to suppress any form of alternative therapy, but because funds are limited for the treatment of many horses, and the more money wasted on magnets, the less money that is available for real treatments that can have a positive effect on the quality of life and welfare of the animal.

I have no experience of magnetic boots or any other magnetherapy but there are lots of mainstream things that don't actually do anything positive for the horse. There is some evidence that keeping legs warm in cold weather is helpful to some horses...
I think alsiola makes a very valid general point about where to target funds.

Imo getting the basics like diet and treatment of any metabolic issues (and appropriate trim) in laminitis is where to focus effort. If diet and treatment/support isn't working then it isn't right for that horse yet. Of course there are some very complex and difficult horses who wont make it sadly.

ps. the placebo effect has been demonstrated in humans but has it in horses? We must be aware of who is benefiting from some treatments, the horse or the human?

 

[rhino]

Well excuse me if I take the word of a Guy who has been in Homeopathy for over 35 years than someone on here . Who appears to be only 18 .

We have shown you quotes from the Bach Flower site itself, and I'm pretty sure they know if they are homeopathic or not Believe who you like, but putting your trust in someone who makes their money out of selling 'remedies' which have been proven not to work may be questionable.

No one here has said not to use something. Hopefully people will be able to make more informed decisions though, instead of relying on the OP as being 'fact' when it is anything but. Laminitis is the 2nd biggest equine killer in the UK after colic and anyone who is worried needs to seek professional veterinary advice.

 

[rhino]

I do find it amusing some of the people on here not so much this thread but others where so many proffessional ameteurs think they know more than everyone else and they enjoy nothing else than argue with others about treatments etc when usually one person has allot more experiance in years than the other who is frequently under 25 in horses around 10 years ans under arguing with someone who has been in horses over 30 years .

But sometimes they do Experience doesn't always equate to good experience, and things are changing continuously as more is discovered... I am a huge fan of traditional horsemanship but it would be foolish to disregard younger people just on their age or perceived lack of experience And I've think people that 'know it all' will be like that all their lives, there is always so much still to learn!

 

[xxMozlarxx]

But sometimes they do Experience doesn't always equate to good experience, and things are changing continuously as more is discovered... I am a huge fan of traditional horsemanship but it would be foolish to disregard younger people just on their age or perceived lack of experience And I've think people that 'know it all' will be like that all their lives, there is always so much still to learn!

Agree with the so much to learn..ahahah..this is amusing..if I want to use magnetic boots or rescue remedy I do..if it's a placebo then it still has it's place..homeopathy..bunkum obviously but if you want to use it please do..traditional horsemanship?? Of course, with some new ideas thrown in..x
Happy Valentines day xxx

 

[rhino]

Agree with the so much to learn..ahahah..this is amusing..if I want to use magnetic boots or rescue remedy I do..if it's a placebo then it still has it's place..homeopathy..bunkum obviously but if you want to use it please do..traditional horsemanship?? Of course, with some new ideas thrown in..x
Happy Valentines day xxx

You too! I must admit, I am the owner of a pair of magnetic boots, and I'm fairly sure I could find a half empty bottle of rescue remedy if I looked hard enough

 

[xxMozlarxx]

Hahaha..I just use the rescue remedy as a top up to the brandy I've already drunk, bit difficult to bring out a bottle of brandy at a comp!
Traditional horsemanship...you can't ignore it can you when you come from the days when New Zealands and jute rugs were the only choice and nods were one colour!! My horses never went near a dentist or a 'back man'!
I've had a new instructor with my new horse, she has a much more gentle approach which was fine until said horse started pinning his ears at the OH, a few days of a...shall we say...'traditional' approach and he's like a baby again!!

 

[xxMozlarxx]

Nods???? JODS!!