Horse Mysteries Solved!

Do you ever have trouble getting your horse to focus? 

Not just random loss of attention. But where trainers might say, "This horse is a slow learner. She just has trouble focusing."

On today's Horse Mysteries Solved Podcast, we talk about 5 possibilities for what might be causing that lack of focus. 

Here's to always finding the "why",

Renee Tucker, DVM

Links Mentioned: 

Atlas Checkup Video: https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/how-to-videos/

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Have you ever felt crooked or cockeyed while riding your horse? 

Or where you just can't seem to sit straight and balanced?

We all check to see if our stirrups are even and our saddle centered. But sometimes that doesn't help.

I have three suggestions that might help with this on Horse Mysteries Solved podcast today.

These are:

• The saddle tree itself being crooked
• The rider's body is misaligned someplace
• The horse's sternum can be stuck to one side

All sound unusual, but actually happen quite often.

Talk soon,
Renee

Links Mentioned:
https://www.horseandriderbooks.com/product/HOPAFR.html?Affiliate=renvet

https://www.horseandriderbooks.com/product/WEHOPA.html?Affiliate=renvet

https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/#taster

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Have you ever known a horse who was "ear shy?"

If you have, you probably also heard the explanation, "That horse must have been ear'rd as a foal. Now he hates having his ears touched."

And also, "He's always been that way."

In my experience, 95% of horses who are ear shy, actually have their atlas (poll) out of alignment. This can cause ear sensitivity.

To hear more about different causes and possibilities --- and how to check for yourself, please have a listen to this Horse Mysteries Solved podcast.

To your success in finding the primary cause,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Links Mentioned:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0b1tA8bZw

Transcription:
https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/podcast-episode-21-ear-shy/

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Want to join me in my rant about "support boots?" lol

Cuz what do they "support" anyway?

Cheers!

Renee Tucker, DVM

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Have you ever had to rehab a horse using "stall rest?"

Horses aren't generally keen on being stuck in a stall all day.

Think if it was months of stall rest....18 months!

That is the longest I have ever heard of, and I absolutely disagree with it.

The owner involved was doing her best. The vet involved was doing his best. But the whole thing sucked.

Why?

Because no one asked WHY the horse wasn't healing.

They just kept waiting for it to happen.

Once we figured out this horse's key problem, then finally he could heal.

Best to you,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

During my career as an equine veterinarian & bodyworker, I have heard a few fascinating stories.

This was a good one. It was the first time I heard a horse described as an alligator.

Listen to the podcast (link below) for the full details.

Short version is the horse could not go straight. Trying to make him go straight turned him into an alligator.

This was because he had no center of balance.

And he had no center of balance because his sternum and pelvic symphysis were misaligned.

For more on why the sternum and pelvic symphysis are similar to the "foundation" of a house, have a listen to this episode.

Cheers,

Renee Tucker, DVM

www.tuckerbiokinetic.com

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Today's podcast is about how to avoid antibiotics.

Why would we want to avoid them? 

Well, most antibiotics are toxic to the body, especially the kidneys and liver. And antibiotics kill bacteria--both infectious bacteria and healthy intestinal bacteria.

It is best to think about WHY we use antibiotics, and to start thinking about other possibilities.

We will always need antibiotics for when we or our horses are really sick. But we don't need antibiotics for every little thing, and we certainly don't need them as a preventative -- "Just in case an infection shows up".

I talk about other options for skin scrapes, coughing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.

Transcription here:
https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/episode-17-antib…ow-to-avoid-them/

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

We have a fairly short podcast for you on Horse Mysteries Solved.

It is "Two quick tips for lameness". 

One is a suggestion for knowing when to call the vet vs. when to call the bodyworker (super easy).

The other is how to tell which leg is lame or off or just funky.

I hope you'll find it useful, at least to help your friends with their lame horse.

Oh, by the way, you'll need a rock to put in your shoe. ;)

Best regards,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Let's say a horse is coughing. Is that a problem?

My argument is: No, coughing is not a problem. 

Rather, coughing is a sign or symptom of a problem. But not a problem itself.

You may find that obvious. However, many of us have inadvertently picked up on fixing symptoms, rather than the underlying cause.

Examples:

 Have a cough -- > give cough suppressant

 Have a fever -- > get the fever down with aspirin

 Have a headache -➝ get rid of headache with tylenol

But what should we do instead of aiming at getting rid of the symptom? 

Well that depends on WHY the horse is coughing. We talk about the "sick cough" vs. the "chronic cough" and how to think through those issues.

This idea of taking a moment to think and find what the symptom is telling us is key to Tucker BioKinetic Technique (TBT).

Listen now about coughing -- which applies to many symptoms -- on our podcast Horse Mysteries Solved now.

Links Mentioned: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/wdmhw

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University 

Have you had frustrations with a horse with scar tissue?

Common scenarios:

• Short-strided hind end issues after gelding
• Tendon or ligament adhesions (stuck together) after injury
• Difficult breathing or coughing after bout with 'flu or pneumonia
• Stiff or difficulty bending with chronic diarrhea

These are just a few examples to give you the idea that scar tissue can develop anywhere in the body. 

We discuss the two general components of scar tissue on the podcast, and how TBT can resolve one of them -- enabling the horse to regain much of normal movement.

Cheers to the truth getting out,

Renee Tucker, DVM

Tucker BioKinetic University