Why I Hate Lecturing but Still do it

Why I Hate Lecturing but Still do it

I find being in the limelight really difficult. As a child, I recall crying at my birthday parties when all the other children sang Happy Birthday to me. To this day it’s the one thing about my birthday that I hate. So as you may imagine, standing up lecturing to a...

5 Signs Your Horse Might Have a Tendon Injury

5 Signs Your Horse Might Have a Tendon Injury

In the world of equine competition, one of the most common injuries we face is injury to the tendons. As an owner, rider and competitor, you are probably already familiar with the position of the horse’s tendon behind the cannon bone, and probably already...

Anatomy And Function Of The Equine Thoracic Sling

Anatomy And Function Of The Equine Thoracic Sling

The Equine Thoracic sling forms the connection between the forelimbs and the body. Nestled between the forelimb and the rib cage, the brachial plexus lies protected. The integrity and function of the thoracic sling is essential to the function of the entire body. Restrictions or dysfunction of this area can restrict the nerves of the brachial plexus, restrict range of motion of the forelimbs as well as the hindlimbs, and cause imbalance throughout the body.

When Saddle Pads Do More Harm Than Good

When Saddle Pads Do More Harm Than Good

One of the questions I am often asked as a Vet Physio (and absolutely not a saddle fitter) is whether or not to use a saddle pad to improve the fit of a saddle. While this question is usually answered with a referral to a trusted saddle fitter, I thought I could do a...

Posture and Postural Dysfunction in Dogs

Posture and Postural Dysfunction in Dogs

Implications for Vet Physios In a recent research refresh for the small animal membership, we covered the newly published research by Michael, McGowan and Hyytiäinen (2024) on posture and postural dysfunction in dogs, and the implications it has for Veterinary...

Ethical Implications of Equine Obesity

Ethical Implications of Equine Obesity

With the Vet Rehab Summit only days away, and the last few months focused intensely on identifying the various areas in which we face ethical challenges as Vetrehabbers, the time seems right to delve into an interesting ethical issue – obesity in horses.  ...

Death with Dignity

Death with Dignity

One of the hardest things we need to deal with as Vetrehabbers is the death of our patients — especially patients who have been a part of our lives for a long time. As we prepare for the Vet Rehab Summit 2024 where we will be diving into many of the ethical challenges...