I started working on horses in 1999. I have studied equine Chiropractics, Acupressure, Massage Therapy, plus I am a certified farrier. I also spent my first two years traveling with a renowned Equine Herbalist.I have learned early on and still believe in treating the whole horse from the ground up, inside and out. I use a combination of what I learned into what I call Equine Body Balancing. When I work on a horse I start by checking its acupressure points to see how the horse reacts this will tell me if I have to be aware of anything internal or if there is something physical I need to watch for. After that I like to see the horse move, I normally want to see him walk and then trot.  I then like to watch them turn in very small circles.  By doing this I can see how all of the small joints move and bend and how well they can engage themselves.  I then start by flexing each leg starting at the feet and then working my way up.  On the hind legs I do the same thing starting at the feet and again working my way up.  Paying extra attention to the hocks and stifles. I have found that most problems horses encounter in the neck and back start with the legs.  Performance horses are asked to do very unnatural things with their legs, which can be very hard on the rest of their body.  At this point I like to check their neck to see how their flexion is left, right, up and down. I have found that even most neck problems seem to start with the legs.  The front legs affect the poll through the 4th cervical. After adjusting the neck if there is still resistance I will check the teeth as the teeth can cause problems with the neck. I have also learned cranial movements as well as flexions of the ears will help relieve pain to the poll and help with problems bridling. After we have finished your  treatment, most horses feel extremely better, in some cases after their first treatment they may feel a little body sore from being corrected.  This normally last 24 to 48 hours this can be helped by hand walking and lots of water. After initial treatments, it is strongly recommended horses are maintained. To maintain a horse we recheck your horse on a regular basis.  This is done every 6 to 8 weeks.  By doing this we can stay ahead of any major problems and fix any minor problems. At this time, we can introduce Equisports Massager, which relieves minor muscle soreness and increase circulation throughout the body. In worst case scenarios, I offer more advanced chiropractic. This is only done when your vet is present or prescribed by your veterinarian.Treating the whole horse is very important and to do this I prefer to work as a team. This includes the horse owner, vet, farrier, trainer, and any other professional you may have involved in the care of your horse.
 
  

  
 
  
  
 
 Rising Sun Equine Therapy Inc.
(623)640-9687
risingsunequine@msn.com