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EMERGENCY Laminitis case: Why Lami & Massage Therapy DO NOT go well together!
We are all blue in the face hearing about the high risk of Laminitis at this time of year, this blog entry is not going to tell you about...
Emer Mc Namee
Apr 253 min read
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Bilateral vs. Unilateral Lameness: A Biomechanical Perspective
Lameness in horses is a broad term that refers to any alteration in a horse’s gait caused by pain or mechanical dysfunction. It is one of...
Emer Mc Namee
Mar 203 min read
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Muscle Spasm: What is it and why does it happen?
A muscle spasm is an involuntary, sudden contraction of a muscle or muscle group, often occurring as a protective response to prevent...
Emer Mc Namee
Mar 33 min read
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Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses: A Man-Made Epidemic
Gastric ulcers are one of the most common health issues affecting performance horses today, with studies suggesting that up to 90% of...
Emer Mc Namee
Feb 184 min read
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The Marketing vs. The Science
Over the last number of years, the marketing of some equestrian products has included elements like “scientifically proven” “backed by...
Cleo Murphy
Jan 296 min read
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The Effect of Girthing on Equine Performance
Much attention is placed on the fit of the saddle, bit and bridle, but what about the girth? The choice of girth design, shape and size...
Cleo Murphy
Jan 226 min read
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WEBINAR: Myth busters - How to critically analyse clever equestrians marketing
Our first webinar of 2025! Emer & Cleo sit down and discuss clever marketing hacks that big brands and corporations use to drive sales,...
Cleo Murphy
Jan 221 min read
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Crooked tail: Causes of abnormal tail carriage
Why Does Your Horse Hold Its Tail to One Side?
Emer Mc Namee
Jan 72 min read
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Head shaking, tossing, flicking. What we know so far...
Headshaking is a perplexing and often frustrating condition that can significantly affect a horse's comfort, performance, and quality of...
Emer Mc Namee
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Essential Equine Anatomy: WEBINAR - Posture for performance
What is posture and why is it important to have good posture? In this 30 minute webinar Emer will look at how posture impacts your horses...
Emer Mc Namee
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Emer Mc Namee
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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Far Infrared Radiation Technologies in Equine Textile Products
What is FIR? Far Infared Radiation (FIR) is a subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been investigated for biological...
Cleo Murphy
Nov 18, 20245 min read
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Essential Equine Anatomy: Shoulders & Thoracic Sling for performance
In this webinar we well take a deeper look into the anatomy of the shoulder and how it works together with the Thoracic Sling to create...
Emer Mc Namee
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Toe dragging: What does it mean?
The foot is one of the most important parts of the horses body. It is the contact point of a 600kg body of mass and the ground. In...
Emer Mc Namee
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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The money awards: Taking advantage of our unregulated industry
If you got a call to say your efforts in the equestrian industry had been recognised in the community and you would be receiving an award...
Emer Mc Namee
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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Fluffy Tendon Boots: What are the effects on my horse?
In February 2023, the Spoga International Equestrian trade fair announced its top innovation products for 2023. One of which was the Free...
Cleo Murphy
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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The Great Garlic Debate: Is it good for my horse?
Garlic is a well-known supplement in horses. It has been used for many years and there are a wide variety brands carrying this...
Cleo Murphy
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Tendon firing & blistering: Illegal and unethical veterinary practice
Many years ago, when working on a racing yard, I noticed one of the 'superstar' mares of the yard had strange lines running down the back...
Emer Mc Namee
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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WEBINAR : Bridle Fitting for Horse Owners
Feel lost when it comes to bridle fitting? There are so many brands and designs available now it can be daunting to figure out which one...
Cleo Murphy
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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WEBINAR: How much hay does my horse need?
A lecture all about hay in the horses diet, importance of fibre, the BCS and more.
Cleo Murphy
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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