Have you noticed that your horse...

Has difficulty getting up and down?

Has ear shyness (especially on one side)?

Resents grooming in certain areas?

Has neck restriction, especially to one side?

Has excessive and frequent back soreness?

Is tail swishing as in pain?

Has uneven gait?

Has difficulty with a lead, or lead change?

Has lost power in the hind?

Has been "cinchy"?

Resents the saddle?

Seems "off" but flexion test was normal?

Drifts over jumps?

Is always moody?

Is unable to touch the chin to base of the neck for a treat?

Is unable to evenly bend its nech to get a treat held at the point of its hips or shoulders?

Walks "funny"?

Has your horse gone longer than one year without a chiropractic evaluation?

If you have noticed even ONE of these findings, then a chiropractic evaluation may be needed for your horse.

Please go to my Contact page to schedule an appointment for evaluation.

Hip Dysplasia

A disease that affects development of the hip joint. It is frequently brought about by a laxity of the muscles, connective tissue, and ligaments that should support the joint. Subluxation can affect the nerves that power the muscles that should provide this support. True hip dysplasia can be diagnosed by X-ray.

Motion Palpation

Feeling for the proper motion of spinal segments and extremities.

Progressive Myelopathies

Progressive neurological deterioration following spinal cord injury with functional or pathological changes unrelated to anatomical compression of the spinal cord or spinal instability.

Unilateral Lameness

Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible. Marked pain or ridigness. One sided lameness.

Wobblers Disease

Wobblers syndrome is caused by a narrowing or malformation of the spinal cervical (neck) vertebrae which causes pressure on the spinal cord by the lower cervical (neck) vertebrae due to either a malformation of the vertebra or when the vertebrae do not articulate properly. This causes a weakness or lack of coordination in the limbs. Probable causes of wobblers include: subluxation, nutrition, genetics, trauma. Initial signs and symptoms include variable gait changes.

The following list describes some of the symptoms suffered by horses which can be treated by chiropractic. Lesser known symptoms are highlighted - so a click will take you to a glossary page which will explain, in layman's terms, what that disease or malady is and how to recognize it.

I do not suggest that you attempt to diagnose your horse's problems. This list is simply a guide to our services and should be used in concert w ith your veterinarian.

MALADIES:

Recurring asymmetrical back soreness

Neck, back, leg and tail pain

Asymmertrical neck restrictions and stiffness, "One-sided"

Muscle spasms, nerve problems

Event or sports injuries

Spinal injuries from slips, falls and accidents

Difficulty jumping, running, and trotting

Short Stepping

Performance problems

Drifting over jumps

Lead change difficulties

Grooming, brushing sensitivity

Agility dysfunction

Disc problems, joint problems, limping

Hyperactivity

Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing

Acute and chronic lameness

Progressive lameness

Unilateral lameness

Hip Dysplasia - like symptoms

Wobblers disease

Knee dysfunction

Progressive Myelopathies

Digestive disorders

Increased or decreased GI mobility

Bowel, bladder disorders

And many more...

Take advantage of my unique program for Barn Hosts. Care for your animal and your wallet by becoming a Barn Host today.

A Barn Host is the location coordinator for my visits. The responsibilities of the Barn Host include:

Facility provider, The facility can be your own or one that you have arranged for us to use.

Scheduling a minimum of 10 horses for evaluation and treatment in the barn. A thorough evaluation and treatment of each horse requires 30 to 45 minutes, so a maximum of 20 horses can be scheduled for each day. The facility requirements for each horse must be verified.

Communication liason for the barn. This includes client inquiries and veterinarian referral.

Collects fees or credit card information for my services from all clients in advance of my visit. Fees to be determined on an individual basis.

Coordinates assistance for holding horses during treatment and walking horses after treatment.

Transportation may be necessary to and from your nearest small airport. My transportation requirements may vary depending on distance.

Here's how it works:

Compensation for the Barn Host begins with 10 horses per day. In exchange for hosting my visits and providing the services listed above, the 10th horse is at no charge. Every 10th horse is at no charge. In other words, if you have 20 patients scheduled in the barn, then you would receive two evaluations at no charge.

I have a laminated barn reminder sign that prominently displays the date of my next visit to assist with Barn Host / Client communications. When we agree on a date, just give me an address to send the barn sign and I will include a free book on Equine Chiropractic to help everyone make an educated decision.