Medical Manipulation (Equine Chiropractic)
Medical Manipulation Therapy, commonly known as equine chiropractic, is a great tool to improve performance and prevent injury. The therapy focuses on clearing restrictions in the body to regain normal range of motion, as well as stimulating the nervous system to relax tight muscles and reduce pain. Thus, the horse is able to use their body appropriately, symmetrically, and without pain. Both Dr. Rachael & Dr. Sam offer this service for your horse.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a very effective treatment for a wide variety of ailments. From a performance perspective, it can treat behavioral issues, lameness, pain, muscle soreness, and boost overall well-being and balance. Great results are also seen when it is used for ophthalmic (eye) problems, respiratory disease (heaves/asthma), metabolic disease, gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, ulcers), neurologic issues, reproductive problems, non-sweating, and many others. Our practice also performs electroacupuncture, which stimulates the acupoints to achieve faster and more potent results. Moxibustion, laser acupuncture, and aquapuncture with B12 are also utilized as needed. Both Dr. Sam and Dr. Rachael integrate acupuncture as part of their treatment plans, or as a standalone therapy.
Herbals
We are happy to prescribe herbals through Jing Tang, which are used alongside acupuncture to boost results. They work as a daily dose of acupuncture for your horse, and most formulations are USEF show legal.