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Evidence Based Medicine
The purpose of this blog is to provide more details about what we do, as well as some scientific-based reading. I have done my best to ensure that all the information provided has been published in recognised scientific journals or books, however, I also acknowledge that scientific findings are always evolving. Therefore, feel free to contact me by e-mail if you want to be linked to the scientific evidence, or if you know of published, unbiased information which disputes what is in the blogs.
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🐴 Building the Horse’s Core: Why Core Conditioning Matters
💡 Why the Core? When riders talk about “core strength,” they usually think of human athletes and six packs — but your horse has a core system too.In horses, the core muscles — the deep stabilisers of the back, abdomen, and pelvis — are vital for balance, posture, and spinal stability . Whether your horse is coming back from injury or you’re aiming to improve performance, a strong core is essential for long-term soundness and athletic success. My favourite type of six pac
edwardbusuttil
Nov 133 min read
Kissing Spines in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatment Options
Kissing spines , or overriding dorsal spinous processes (ODSP) , are one of the most common causes of chronic back pain and reduced performance in horses, particularly Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds and Quarterhorses. With new advances in diagnostics, biomechanics, and rehabilitation research, veterinarians and owners now have more options than ever to successfully manage this complex condition. In this detailed guide, we’ll explore the anatomy and biomechanics of the equine spin
edwardbusuttil
Oct 265 min read
Water Treadmills for Horses: Science-Backed Rehabilitation and Conditioning
Water treadmills have become an increasingly popular tool in both equine rehabilitation and performance conditioning . By combining the...
edwardbusuttil
Jul 49 min read
EGUS - Nutritional and supplemental support
Feeding Horses with Gastric Ulcers: A Science-Based Guide Gastric ulcers are a widespread problem in the equine world, affecting up to...
edwardbusuttil
Jun 205 min read
Class 4 Laser - Pain relief and improved wound healing
What does LASER stand for and what does it do? Laser is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’....
edwardbusuttil
Apr 2, 20231 min read
Vitamin E - A winter warmer or year round supplement?
Vitamin E is produced by living plants exposed to the sun (1). It is a powerful antioxidant with key functions in immune health,...
edwardbusuttil
Mar 28, 20233 min read
The back feet - negative plantar angles.
Everybody knows the phrase ‘no hoof, no horse’. We normally associate it with the front feet. Rightly so. The majority of forelimb...
edwardbusuttil
Jan 3, 20236 min read
Club foot
What is a club foot? To understand what a club foot is, requires an explanation of two concepts: dorsal hoof wall angle and hoof pastern...
edwardbusuttil
Aug 18, 20224 min read
The TMJ - an often ignored joint with jaw-dropping implications
A joint is a connection between two or more bones, allowing for motion in a specific direction. Joints are stabilized by muscles and...
edwardbusuttil
Jun 20, 20226 min read
A picture says 1000 words
OK, I know that I am slightly obsessed with hooves, but the shape of a hoof can explain so much about what is causing issues in your...
edwardbusuttil
Jun 8, 20223 min read
Recommended products
Although I do recommend some products (and subsequently earn a little bit of commission off the top of anyone purchasing these products...
edwardbusuttil
May 19, 20222 min read
Wonky Feet
How closely do you look at your horse’s feet? Seriously, when was the last time you squatted down to check how symmetrical your horse’s...
edwardbusuttil
May 18, 20226 min read
Myofascial release
Muscles are responsible for generating motion. They generally span 1 or more joints and have at least one antagonistic muscle, meaning a...
edwardbusuttil
Apr 26, 20224 min read
Headshaking - a symptom of discomfort
Headshaking is one of the most frustrating equine symptoms, and one of the main reasons why I started to perform acupuncture. Most of the...
edwardbusuttil
Apr 12, 20228 min read
Joint Medication: Part 5 - Joint Supplements
On a weekly basis, I am asked which joint supplement I recommend. I have found this extremely difficult - throughout my university and...
edwardbusuttil
Mar 30, 202210 min read
Joint Medication: Part 4 - Systemic joint therapy
So far we have looked into what makes up a joint, joint communication and medication which is injected directly into the joint. Many...
edwardbusuttil
Mar 27, 20226 min read
Joint Medication: Part 3 - Commonly used joint medications
OK - Just putting this out there at the beginning of this post, this is a long read. I wanted to provide an all encompassing guide to the...
edwardbusuttil
Mar 15, 202216 min read
Joint Medication: Part 2 - Commonly injected joints and is a joint block 'just' a joint block?
During this 4 part blog series, I am going to delve into joints, joint injections and other medications which can help with joint health....
edwardbusuttil
Mar 7, 20228 min read
Joint medication: Part 1 - What is a joint? Main causes of arthritis? How do we feel joint pain?
During this 4 part blog series, I am going to delve into joints, joint injections and other medications which can help with joint health....
edwardbusuttil
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Proprioception - How do our horses know how to put one foot in front of the other?
Proprioception refers to the innate ability of understanding where and how to position our bodies in relation to space and the objects...
edwardbusuttil
Feb 14, 20226 min read
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