edwardbusuttilJoint Medication: Part 5 - Joint SupplementsOn a weekly basis, I am asked which joint supplement I recommend. I have found this extremely difficult - throughout my university and...
edwardbusuttilJoint Medication: Part 4 - Systemic joint therapySo far we have looked into what makes up a joint, joint communication and medication which is injected directly into the joint. Many...
edwardbusuttilJoint Medication: Part 3 - Commonly used joint medicationsOK - 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...
edwardbusuttilJoint 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....
edwardbusuttilJoint 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....
Edward Busuttil DVMProprioception - How do our hoses 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...
Edward Busuttil DVMVeterinary chiropractic - Who can do it? How can it help?The ultimate goal of a chiropractor is to help prevent injury, however, we also have a large role during recovery and rehabilitation...
Edward Busuttil DVMStatic Assessment - Posture and Conformation (Part 1)The aim of this three-part blog series is to show how a static exam can be a key tool in determining future athletic problems. Although...
Edward Busuttil DVMStatic Assessment - The Feet (Part 2)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...
Edward Busuttil DVMStatic Assessment - Splint bones, hocks, tail, pelvis, back and tack. (Part 3)In the final installment of this blog series, I delve into the splint bones, hocks, tail, pelvis, back and tack. Splints The splint bones...
Edward Busuttil DVMAcupuncture - What’s the point?Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Unlike Western medicine, which is based on diagnosis of a...
Holistic EquineFeb 32 minWhy evidence based podiatry should be the norm in modern hoof careEvidence based podiatry is what we do - learn how we helped one horse recovery quickly from laminitis and demonstrate the improvements too
Holistic EquineJan 167 minUse of wedged pads and boots - "Sun"In this article, learn how we assessed, trimmed and provided ongoing stimulus without compromising on balance and protection
Holistic EquineJan 126 minUse of Objective Data in Successful Modern Hoof CareLearn about objective data in the hoof care industry, how we use it to help horses and where you can learn more and get help!
Holistic EquineSep 29, 202112 minThe Liver and Liver Healing 101 for Horse and RiderThis article is all about the liver, why it gets sick and what we can do to support our livers and our horses livers holistically!
Holistic EquineSep 23, 20218 minA quick guide to feeding the leisure horse for healthy hoovesDiet is a huge topic in management of the domestic horse - here we summarise nutritional goals and provide a sample diet for most horses
Holistic EquineSep 20, 202110 minHow to document (images and radiographs) for successful hoof care and promote soundness in horsesn this article, learn how and why to document using photos and radiographs, what to do with the images and where to get help!
Holistic EquineSep 13, 20219 minHealth, safety & welfare considerations for successful hoof care & sound horsesThis article outlines the ways in which hoof care professionals might experience health conditions & how these might be lessened or avoided.
Holistic EquineSep 8, 20212 min"Finch's" full recovery from chronic laminitisWe are in a privileged position to be able to help horses and ponies feel better and in doing so we help people too.
Holistic EquineJun 29, 20212 minNo Hoof, no horse - webinar with BeccyIn this video we discuss ideal posture and hoof proportions and why this is important to the well-being and soundness of the horse
Holistic EquineJun 24, 20215 minIntroducing BEMER horse set!BEMER therapy products for humans and horses are designed to improve circulation and support the body’s natural self-regulating processes.
Holistic EquineMay 28, 20213 minLow heels can lead to lameness in horses!Meet Pyttla - a pretty adult Icelandic Horse mare, officially 'sound' but early signs of toe drag which concerned the owner led her to...
Holistic EquineMay 16, 20215 minRelyne GI and how it might support your horses digestive tract (and joint) health!We have written in depth about the horses microbiome and how you might support this already and you can read our microbiome article here....
Holistic EquineMay 16, 20216 minNo gut - no foot - no horse! How to support your horses microbiome for soundness and longevity!No gut, no foot, no horse! Learn how to recognise an unhealthy microbiome issue and how to support a healthy microbiome in your horse
Holistic EquineMay 14, 20215 minHoof Care for horses with PPID/Equine Cushings, EMS or Insulin DysregulationEndocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR...
Holistic EquineApr 14, 20219 minLaminitis, Insulin Resistance, PPID (Cushings Disease) & Metabolic Syndrome in HorsesEndocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR...
Holistic EquineApr 14, 20211 minHoof Scoring for PRO-Active, preventative whole horse hoof careHoof scoring is perhaps the most important tool in the integrative and PRO-Active equine podiatrists tool box. Hoof scoring is critical...
Holistic EquineApr 6, 20217 minGuide to Using Hoof Boots and PadsHoof Boots are just one potential intervention to help create and maintain healthy hoof ideals and posture in horses. Used appropriately,...
Holistic EquineApr 6, 20213 minIdentifying healthy hoof idealsThis really is the starting point in any assessment of the horse and posture and we will refer to these before providing any...
Holistic EquineApr 1, 20211 minHow can you tell if your horse is in pain?... and before the classic "head bob" manifests... In this excellent short video, Leading lameness diagnostician vet Sue Dyson says...
Holistic EquineApr 1, 20213 minNo heels, no horse!The common practice of trimming heels short in order to achieve an idea of "ideal" (healthy ground contact for the frog) contributes to...
Holistic EquineApr 1, 20212 minSuccessful integrative barefoot hoof care needs teamwork!...as demonstrated here in this challenging case. We apply healthy hoof guidelines to assess the current balance and decide on...
Holistic EquineApr 1, 20211 minNormal versus Compensatory PostureWe assess posture as part of our consults... a change in posture can provide early indicator of a loss of healthy, way before changes...
Holistic EquineMar 30, 20213 minWhy we trim the HORSE and not simply the HOOF!A truly integrative approach considers all aspects influential in well-being and resilience. As non-farriers, our choices of...
Holistic EquineMar 29, 20216 minWhat does "long toes" really mean?‘LONG TOES’ are usually LOW PALMAR P3 ANGLES and places the horse at GREATER RISK of INJURY, TRAUMA, DISEASE AND INFECTION! When I am...
Holistic EquineMar 8, 20214 minIs barefoot best for all horses?What if the environment doesn't support keeping a horse barefoot? What if the owner isn't aware the horse doesn't have healthy barefoot...