Some great feedback on horse treatments from Trish after Imbil course
September 15, 2008
Hi Kath & Steve,
Sorry I haven’t contacted you sooner…. life’s a little manic at present!
I have done a few practice “patients” apart from my own horses who have responded very well especially the quarter horse “Mudcrab” although I can’t help feeling there is something a bit bigger there than I can deal with????
My friend down the road has a an exracehorse that was nearly starved to death during the drought. She has rehabilitated him quite sucessfully although he was very rough to ride and didn’t quite finish fleshing out. When I assessed him (with my very limited skill level) it was obvious he has a problem with the offside hip… so much so that he was virtually stepping into the nearside front footprint with the offside foot when he walked.
I did a course of treatments as you suggested and there was a noticeable improvement especially after the first and second treatments! He is now a lot more comfortable to ride - Barb can actually rise to BOTH legs now and he stepping much straighter with his leg.
He has also filled out considerably…. not sure if they have changed his diet significantly.
Another change we have noticed is that Sonny can now lift his tail to poo rather than just put it to one side.
He really enjoyed the treatment… when I arrived the second time he actually stepped his hip toward me and rested his leg…had a hard time getting to stand on it. Much yawning, farting and head dropping.
Have been keeping my hand in on my horses and also my mum’s old dog who had trouble getting up after a big day of running around. She seemed to be able to get up more easily after 2 treatments.
Thanks for a great introduction into what is obviously a very effective treatment! Looking forward to taking it further….
Thanks
Trish
Just a reminder for Queensland
July 1, 2008
Applications for the Queensland Horse Owners course in Gympie close on the 15th July 2008 and we still have a couple of places available, so if you would like to join us, please email or call us and we will send you an application form and course details.
Horse Owners/Intro course new dates for Victoria
April 22, 2008
To all of you in Victoria who have waited so patiently for the horse owners/intro course, we can now confirm the new dates are the 30th and 31st of August 2008 and the weekend will be hosted by Beryl Bush at Pennyroyal.
You can contact us by phone or email for further information or to request an application form.
For New Zealand people
April 21, 2008
If you are interested and we haven’t spoken to you yet, we will be in New Zealand in May. If you would like further information or if you would like to join us, please drop us an email - equus@skymesh.net.au - and we will forward the information to you.
Team Penning News….
April 16, 2008
The Equus Muscle Management sponsored junior team penning team did us proud again on Saturday 5th of April with the fastest run of the day going to Abby Hastings, Jake Spreadborough and Tayla Bright. Congratulations guys and what a great way to start off the local round of competition.
Also a great start for Tayla as we welcome our two newest team members Alesha and Tayla Bright, taking us to a team of six. Well done and welcome aboard to both of you.
Our full team is now Abby Hastings, Jake Spreadborough, Ivy Lee Bradbury, Bree Spreadborough, Alesha Bright and Tayla Bright.
New Training calendar now online
April 3, 2008
We have just posted the new training calendar online - to view the calendar click here
How does EMM therapy compare to other therapies?
March 9, 2008
There are a number of different therapies for horses which the layman might refer to as equine massage therapy.
These typically include Bowen Therapy, Trigger Point, Pressure Point or generally equine massage therapy.
It is difficult to compare these therapies as they all have their own merits.
The Equus Muscle Management (EMM) therapy is a natural muscle release therapy which has the advantage that the responses are often quicker, more visible and longer lasting.
You are able to use your animal after treatment with minimal downtime, depending on the injury, and there are no restrictions as to rugging, grooming etc.
How does EMM therapy differ from Bowen Therapy?
- Outside factors such as rugging and grooming will not upset or negate the treatment
- Other muscle therapies can be used with Equus Muscle Management therapy
- EMM therapy doesn’t use standard set procedures.
- EMM uses light pressure at body switch points where required to enable the gentle physical a technique that involves the application of light pressure at particular points and in sequences that enables the gentle physical release of muscle groups.
- Whilst Tom Bowen left a brilliant legacy to muscle therapy, we are extremely fortunate that the founder of the Emmett Technique (upon which Equus Muscle Management therapy is based) is still with us and as a consequence Ross Emmett continues to share his knowledge with us which allows us to continually upgrade our skills and technique.
