When Horses and Riders Hurt Themselves

the level of the bone there is a good chance that we will have small but noticeable longterm changes in mobility strength and levels of comfort if we dont take this type of injury seriously. This can be true for bone breaks or bruises that impact the integrity of the bone. After xrays and the acute healing stage are complete support for return of bony integrity may lie in chiropractic manual or osteopathic therapy supplements herbs or wraps designed to improve circulation. Ensuring vitamins and minerals are at healthy levels with the help of your vet or doctor can also aid in optimal healing
As you might imagine pushing through a traumabased fear response in ourselves and our horses tends to make things worse as we activate the amygdala and can cause the brain and body to shut down. Recognizing these signs in ourselves and our horses and meeting them with warmth and understanding can relax the brain and nervous system. If you are working with a horse that has a mysterious or challenging past cultivating this sense of safety in your partnership can open the doors to positive shifts and restored trust. In these cases it is strongly recommended to work with a team an animal communicator or a therapist who sees the world through a traumainformed lens.