A rational approach based on both traditional and alternative therapies
Maintenance & Prevention
- Nutrition. Excellent quality hay, custom-milled grain with top-of-the-line vitamins, minerals, probiotics. Special supplements.
- Environment. Quiet barn with deep clean bedding. Turnout in large pastures and personal paddocks.
- Health Monitoring. Rhinebeck Equine, trusted counselors since 1987, provides support for our basic herd health, soundness and reproduction. We have initiated our own programs for monitoring thyroid function and preventing Lyme disease, two of the trickiest conditions to diagnose.
- Cold Laser Therapy. Over 15 years’ experience using the laser for preventative and therapeutic treatment of strains, sprains, splints, wounds, joint maintenance, and muscle spasms.
- Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Herbal. We call on Dr Allen Schoen & Associates, our specialists for over 15 years.
- Massage & Stretching Exercises. Basics can be provided on a daily basis. Massage therapists arranged.
Treatment & Care
- Wound and skin care
- Soaking, hot and cold packs, poultices, wrapping
- Administration of medications, orally, IM and IV
- Laser therapy for acute conditions
- Highly-suited for post-operative care
- Farrier well-versed in therapeutic shoeing, balancing feet for maximum strength, comfort and performance. Weekly visit.
Rehabilitation
- Individualized program that works
- Hand walking, walking under saddle, conditioning with ground work and riding
- Program blends our health maintenance, treatment and training skills
We see the total picture and manage for lasting results