Rebalance With Bev

A very interesting article especially as I’ve seen horses recently presenting some of the symptoms mentioned here.
As we can see from the diagram the cecum is a large comma shaped sac that acts as a microbial fermentation tank at the beginning of the hind gut.
It houses billions of microbes that break down complex plant fibres from grass and hay that the horses upper digestive tract cannot digest .
Lush grass contains high levels of non structural carbohydrates e.g; simple sugars and fructans.
When too much sugar enters the horses hind gut too quickly it bypasses early digestion and then rapidly ferments in the cecum. This creates an excess of lactic acid and large pockets of gas .
This can lead to secondary muscular and postural effects :

You may notice right side tension
Irritation of the bloating in the cecum on the right flank triggers tension in the corresponding nerves and muscles of the right back , right hindquarters .
This reflex can then cause stiffness through the ride side, a resistance to bend or discomfort when lifting the right hind leg .

New on the books today was the very beautiful jules … maintenance massage and check over for this grey lady !

As well as equine massage I’m also qualified in …..
Deep tissue massage
Swedish massage
Indian head massage
Bamboo massage

I am mobile .. I bring my massage table to you so that you can relax in the comfort of your own home and once your treatment is done you don’t have to worry about driving home .. just continue to unwind, let the oils continue to work their magic and reap the benefits of the massage….

Covering Barnsley and areas local to Barnsley within a 10 mile radius.

Hi, rocky felt really good today, his trot was really springy and he wasn't dragging his toe. Thank you so much for seeing him so quickly and making him feel better 🥰❤️ # # …….

Getting messages like this from owners is just one of the highlights of my job…. Another is visibly seeing the response in front of you as you’re working on a horse, feeling the changes under your hands and building those connections.

2 more cpds completed .. ongoing learning with Wolds Equine Sports Massage Approved Courses not only allows me to keep my equine education growing , it ensures that I can pass the benefits to each individual horse … this months cpd has been all about exercise prescription between massage treatments…how to tailor that to the individual horse dependant on age, workload, fitness, discipline and any veterinary diagnosis ..

It’s an absolute pleasure to work with both Rachel and Rocky , to see his progress and be a part of his journey

Although rocky did really well on Tuesday, it was bothering me that he felt quite behind my leg. Watching the test again showed he was toe dragging the right hind. After a little incident in the field on Sunday I just wanted to get him checked for any soreness. Bev has worked with us for the last year giving rocky his routine massage in between physio sessions and she is so good at getting rid of those tight areas, so I asked if she would give him a quick check over. Bev immediately found he was sore in his back and really tight in his hamstrings. She gave him a lovely massage and also some red light therapy. The difference in his reaction to her touching his back at the start and by the end was huge! So grateful to have Bev's experience and expertise to call on, and even more grateful she fitted us in on her day off! ⭐
Rebalance With Bev comes with rocky approval!