2015 Spring Edition

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As a horse owner has your horse suffered from stocking up? muscle tightness and stiffness? joint pain? colic? Has your horse become injured? bowed tendon? torn suspensory? soft tissue inflammation? quarter cracks? navicular? Many of us have heard the unfortunate diagnosis of, “six months of stall rest and hand walking…” Whole body vibration has the ability to reduce healing time by fifty percent. With added stimulation, the horse’s body begins to heal naturally much faster than following traditional rehabilitation methods. Since the horse is stationary the vibration allows for the muscles, bones and circulatory systems to be stimulated providing an exceptional healing environment. Not only does whole body vibration aid in the healing process it promotes the conditioning of muscle mass, increased flexibility and overall attitude of the horse. Circulation releases hormones and serotonin. You can actually see the horses relax and their demeanor change while they are on the vibration platform. I had been visiting New York State when I first saw an Equivibe being used. The facility had both healthy horses from yearlings to seniors in addition to horses who had come for rehabilitation. The more I heard about whole body vibration therapy, the more interested I became. I purchased an Equivibe shortly after and quickly noticed first hand how beneficial they can be for both horses in training and in rehabilitation. Q: Why introduce your horses to vertical vibration? A: Improved performance, faster rehabilitation and preventative care Introducing whole body vibration into your daily training routine will prepare your horse for work by stimulating the body for significant movement without the substantial energy exertion and strain that comes from traditional warm up exercise. The EquiVibe is the only product in the United States that provides the true vertical vibration in the animal health care industry, which is important as vertical vibration is the natural movement of the horse. It is the most durable platform with an affixed top plate reducing any jarring or awkward movements that are unnatural. Recommended by vets, chiropractors, farriers, rehabilitation facilities, horse owners and trainers in racing, jumping, reining, rodeo and breed shows; the EquiVibe is rapidly becoming one of the most beneficial additions to training programs around the world! <

Arabian Mare, Parys WA was named 2x Reserve National Champion in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2014 and with the daily use of the Equivibe in addition to a regular training schedule she remained relaxed and sound throughout the show.

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