Rivalé Equine

Go Go Go its time to worm your horse and remember - ALL horses should be wormed now regardless of their current FEC results.
Before you worm your horse here a few things we want you to do:
• FEC before you worm and 14 days after - If you don't FEC before there is no point getting a FEC(RT) afterwards. Doing both tests allows us to monitor for resistance, uncommon parasites, and monitor your horses health.
• Know the weight of you horse - to avoid under or over dosing with the wormer
• Use one of the following wormers - Ultimum, Equest plus Tape, Neovemox plus Tape and Equigel with Tape.
• Don't move paddocks after you worm, you need to wait 1 to 2 weeks and then move - otherwise you are building a population of resistant parasites.
• Keep dogs away whilst worming and from the horse poo of horses that have been wormed for at least 11 days - ALL wormers are toxic to dogs.
See our previous post for more helpful hints around worming.

I have always said owner capacity is a major part of the plan we create together. Whether that is time or budget.

One thing I always like owners to understand is that horses generally benefit most from consistent bodywork and maintenance rather than a one-time session, especially if they are actively competing, hauling, training hard, or dealing with longer-standing stiffness, soreness, or compensation patterns.

Of course every horse, owner, schedule, and budget is different — there’s never pressure — but having a consistent plan is typically where we tend to see the greatest long-term benefit.

https://koperequine.com/recognizing-the-importance-of-fascial-release/

Something exciting has arrived … 🐎 😉

Hi guys! Only me… but can you all do me one favour!? 🙃

Get one of these, or a rubber curry comb, and give your horse a good, vigorous groom. Not just a quick flick with the brush, but a proper 20/30 minute rub down.

Yes, coats are changing and it can help to lift the moulting hair and dander… but it is also for another reason — fascia.

I remember when I was younger being taught how to groom a horse. I remember so clearly being told how important it was to use a curry comb vigorously to stimulate the circulatory system, remove debris and moulting hair. I remember my instructor telling me that I hadn’t done it long enough, and making me put down other brushes and go back to curry combing.

Not that I knew it at the time, but this was so important. By using a curry comb, over simply a desheding tool and a brush, we are bringing circulation to the skin, fascia and muscles. This brings warmth, healing, and the break down of tight fascia. I can always tell when a horse has had a groom using this method vs. not!

So, let’s not forget the old school curry combing to promote a healthy coat but also release some fascia! 🤍✨

Educational Post

Not all sweat marks are innocent.
If you didn’t know this horse you might think this was just a peculiarity. Just an oddity that you could pass off and keep your eye on.

But if you are familiar with this behind 🍑 (and a few of you are 😉) you will know that this is something MUCH more significant than just a peculiarity.

What is the takeaway from this?
If something seems “odd”. Or makes you stop and wonder, go with your gut and get it checked. Ask a question, take a picture, pick up the phone to someone and don’t immediately go with “it’s fine”.

The second story this tells is that after an injury, while things from the outside can appear “back to as close to normal as possible” the inside can definitely be a very different picture.
Looks are very deceiving!!

If you know, you know

Anyone left the gate open this morning??

This ❤️
I burnt out last year.
I love what I do but I learnt that sometimes your best is not enough for some people.
I almost gave it away. Choosing to keep my skill set for my own horses.

The demands on self employed people, horse practitioners or otherwise is high. And with our phones constantly attached to us, there’s no escaping it.

I am never offended at a gentle double message. And all of my closest friends will tell you I am notorious for taking “a few business days to respond” to even social messages.
When you have emails, SMS, What’s App, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and goodness knows what else it gets overwhelming to stay up to date.

For those who treat their practitioners with kindness. Thankyou ❤️
We will always go above and beyond to show our appreciation.