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.

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...

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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’....

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Mar 8, 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....

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Mar 2, 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...

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Feb 14, 20226 min read

The static assessment part 3 - splints, hocks, pelvis, back and tack

In the final instalment of this blog series, I delve into the splint bones, hocks, tail, pelvis, back and tack. Splints The splint bones...

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Jan 12, 20228 min read

The static assessment - Part 2 - Feet

In this part, we will look into the shape of feet, foot asymmetry, the effect of imbalance and importance of proper trimming in both the...

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Jan 5, 20226 min read

The static assessment - Part 1 - Posture and conformation

The aim of this three-part, weekly blog series is to show how a static exam can be a key tool in determining future athletic problems....

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Dec 28, 20215 min read