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Pulsating Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) therapy can help repair muscle tears and treat hoof problems. It has also been found to elevate oxygen levels in the blood by as much as 20 percent.
KESMARC (Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center)
258 Shannon Run Road, Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (859) 873-9955 Website: www.kesmarc.com.
Littleton Equine
Medical Center
8025 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 794-6359
Website: www.littletonequine.com.
Oklahoma Equine Hospital
2652 Reece Lake Road, Washington, OK 73053 Phone: (405) 288-6460 Website: www. oklahomaequinehospital.com.
SERF (Stonewall Equine Rehabilitation Facility)
485 Fulton Ranch Road, Stonewall, TX 78671
Phone: (830) 644-2001 • Website: www.stonewallequinerehab.com
Superior Therapy, LLC
1432 W. Seward Rd., Guthrie, OK 73044
Phone: (405) 668-0344 Website: www.facebook.com/ SuperiorTherapyLLC
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehab
5590 Northwest Highway 225, Ocala, FL 34482
Phone: (352) 369-4325
therapy to repair muscle tears, hoof problems, and even encourage oxygenation; it has been found to elevate oxygen levels in the blood by as much as 20 percent. Terry noted she has used PEMF therapy on both healthy horses and injured ones, using it to repair injuries in half of the time it would take by other means. It’s been found to be an advantage over the magnetic blankets and leg wraps that
have become commonplace—as the therapy can be applied at the needed acupressure points with greater precision.
In Terry’s opinion, her equine therapy methods represent a fine alternative, especially when compared to using injections—many of which are illegal in the racing world.
“People are looking for something non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical that doesn’t have side effects. And we’re all looking to save money,” Terry said. “If you can use therapy like this to prolong your injections or even prevent having injections, you’re going to save in the long run.”
Saving money, and horses? Now that sounds like a win-win.
Here’s a list of some of the facilities around the United States that currently offer equine therapy and equine rehabilitation services. If you are interested in finding a facility of this type near you, visit the American Association of Equine Practitioners website at www.aaep.org or ask your local veterinarian for a recommendation.
Water therapy has proven quite helpful for horses. A horse can be put on the treadmill and then the water can be brought up, with speed and incline adjustments to help them build lung capacity. Horses can also receive salt spa treatments, which are effective when treating joint pain, lower leg inflammation, abscesses, stone bruises and many types of hoof issues.
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