ongoing dental and farrier work so the information his brain was receiving was correct.
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Finding Balance to be “OK” T
o a horse, the key to survival is the ability to be balanced and upright, ready to move in an
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OK is a 13-year-old 15H Cremello QH (as far as we know) gelding we purchased Christmas 2007. OK was receiving information from his feet and teeth telling him he was unbalanced. He could not trot to the right or even pick up his feet without losing his balance. For OK to complete his makeover it was imperative he receive
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and ABC Plus, steamed oats, rolled barley, cracked corn, beet pulp (without molasses), stabilized flax, Complete Joint and, for several months, Stomach Soother due to diarrhea brought on by stress. Initially we included Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and Young Living Oils Peace and Calming, Lavender and Frankincense in his daily routine. We worked out a consistent retraining program, starting with longeing to build up his muscles and help him balance himself, then progressed to riding.
“When able to maintain balanced pos- ture and movement with the help of multiple modalities of care for its me- chanics, physiology and emotions, the animal is able to prioritize and perform its essential functions of body main- tenance, and optimize performance.” -- Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM continued on p. 28
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