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2018 Kentucky Derby: Practicum of the Horse’s Body Structure

While watching the 2018 Kentucky Derby, I studied the horse’s bodies. It is partly because it has become a habit from assisting Bambi Dorè in her bodywork courses. When we do microcurrent therapy with Matrix Best-Vet, our eyes learn to recognize subtle distortions. It is an unfair screening, as the opportunities to properly view the […]

Therapeutic Riding Centers: The Horses’s Perspective

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the comment that I donated my horse to a therapeutic riding center and felt this was a win/win situation. They envision their horse with the simple job of packing around a disabled rider at the walk. This is a far harder job than most people realize. […]

Therapeutic Riding Centers: Caretaker & Volunteer Perspective

At our last Microcurrent class we had the pleasure of working with the staff of a local horse therapy (hippotherapy) program that uses horses to help disabled children. It was refreshing to see that they recognized the toll this type of work takes on the horses not only physically but mentally, and that they knew […]

Medications used Iontophoresis for horses with bone spurs, ring bone, and suspensory ligament injuries.

Medications used with Iontophoresis

Sarapin and Dexamethasone are the two drugs needed for iontophoresis. After receiving a prescription from your veterinarian you can purchase the drugs from these websites, which currently have the most competitive prices (as of 11/2011).

Heavy Metals and Drugs in Horses: A Poisonous Gathering

The list of usual suspects for heavy metals are aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead. These can be found in the environment, hay, supplements, water and soil. As the toxicity of the sources grow, so does the potential of accumulation in the body. The symptoms can range from lack of focus in training, liver pain […]

Django goes to Bodywork Class!

Django is a thoroughbred gelding that was purchased about a year ago as a rehabilitation project, he has been very untrusting and nervous about being touched or worked with. It was obvious by the severe “S” curve in his body that he was in some sort of accident.

The Matrix Ultra Low SoundWave Therapy

Ultra low soundwave therapy (infrasound) has been with us for decades and it is STILL fabulous. It’s always been a favorite at race tracks and commonly offered by body workers in every discipline. Dogs, horses, and people all find it oh-so-soothing.

Matrix Rainbow Meridian LED/Laser Device Case Studies

The Matrix Rainbow Meridian LED/Laser Light was sent out with a 30+ year veteran therapist who has extensive knowledge in therapy equipment and utilizes a multitude of bodywork methods. Here are four cases studies she shared.

Video: Behind the Scenes at the Symmetry = Success Course

This class is taught by Bambi Doré and is a two-day format at the Matrix Training Facility in Beavercreek, Oregon. The course materials introduce her unique blend of soft touch bodywork methods to help horses be their best selves structurally. With her 35 years of experience, the horses often leave taller, straighter, more comfortable in […]

Video: Matrix Mini Roller Electrode

Roll your horse to relief with the Matrix Mini Roller. The Mini Roller Electrode is a massage tool by itself, best used when connected to a microcurrent stimulator. With a microcurrent therapy device, the Mini Roller is one part of a two-part setup. It offers versatility to your treatments and is a must-have for microcurrent […]

Case Study: Addressing an Old Leg Injury

I have owned CJ for the better part of 16 years and his right hind has always been his “problem” leg. A few years ago, he got a cut on his right hind that I kept clean and wrapped but also treated with light therapy and microcurrent. Once the wound fully healed, his leg swelled […]

Introduction to the Matrix Rainbow Meridian LED/Laser

This year we released a new light therapy device called the Matrix Rainbow Meridian LED/Laser that was developed by Matrix Therapy Products. The desire to bring this light to the market has been a long time coming.

One Woman’s Story: Langley Equine Studies Massage

One woman’s struggles to become legitimate: Langley Equine Studies Massage College in WA Langley Equine Studies is a state-approved equine massage college that offers a full 300-hour on-campus, supervised one-on-one class in Eastern Washington. There is also an on-line and long distance study for out of State residents at LangleyEquineStudies.com. Mary Lou Langley is […]

Keeping Vet Costs at Bay

My daughter heard our vet comment to his new assistant on dental day, “Yeah, we only come to this barn once a year.” He’s pretty correct. I pulled our ONE vet file, which started in 1992, which includes all bills for all horses, and took a peak. The bills are for sheath cleanings, vaccines, diagnosis […]

Improve Lung Health with MicroCurrent & VibraVM

Alternative Health Care for Respiratory Issues Article by Deborah Powell, as published in Trainer Magazine 2017 Author Deborah Powell explains how two therapy tools have helped horses’ respiratory issues, as well as helped with a more recent need – her husband’s diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) My husband’s COPD consists of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, […]

Shockwave Alternatives: MicroCurrent and Iontophoresis

Healing Suspensory Ligament Injuries Using an Alternative Protocol of Microcurrent and Iontophoresis Many veterinarians suggest Shockwave therapy for treating horses’ suspensory ligament injuries. This is often paired with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). However, there are safe and effective alternative therapies available. Shockwave, originally called ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy), was developed to break up kidney […]

Equine AcuPoints App: Review

The Equine AcuPoint app is a great tool to use as a reference when out in the field and to learn more about acupoints.

Microcurrent Therapy for Equines

The History, The Science, and More on Microcurrent Article by Deborah Powell, written in 2002 Microcurrent therapy has been used on equines for twenty-plus years with thousands of horses treated with great success. Used for treating horses with conditions such as sore muscles, tendon and ligaments injuries, abscesses, laminitis, paralysis, confounding lameness problems, TMJ, and […]

BEST MicroCurrent Technology

Biofeedback Electro-Stimulation Technology™ Devices (B.E.S.T.™) were developed as simple, easy-to-use, hand-held devices for non-pharmaceutical pain relief for people and animals. Avazzia BEST™ devices produce microcurrent electrical impulses, which are transmitted by electrodes in the device (or attached) through the skin to interface with the body’s internal peripheral nervous system for therapeutic intervention. BEST™ devices are […]

Smart Horse Care using the Matrix Best-Vet III

Revolutionize Your Horse Care. Find and treat with the comb and Best-Vet. Article by Deborah Powell, as published on Elite Equestrian (view) The Matrix Best-Vet III is a unique type of horse care tool. It is an easy-to-use device with double function: When you use the Best-Vet III you’re able to locate areas where your […]

Video: Matrix Back Pad

Video introducing the Matrix Back Pad electrode.

Phoenix: Thermotex Treatment for Tension

Thermotex infrared/heat therapy sessions.

Drug-Free Lung Treatments: MicroCurrent and VibraVM

For horses that are bleeders or have COPD, we have several options to help you make the right therapy care choice for you and your horse. MicroCurrent Therapy The first method is using microcurrent therapy (MCT) and following the Lung Setup protocol, which is described in our Quick Guide: MicroCurrent for Bleeders by Deborah Powell. […]

Therapy Device to Naturally Treat Equine Respiratory Issues

The VibraVM acoustic percussor, a specialized tool for lung issues.

Video: Matrix Leg Wraps

Video introducing the Matrix Leg Wraps custom electrode.

RockTape to Support Your Horse

About RockTape and using it for your horses, combined with bodywork.

Microcurrent Therapy: A subtle electrical current to help ailments and injuries

This ages-old therapy uses subtle electrical current to help with a wide variety of ailments and injuries. Article by Deborah Powell, as published in Equine Wellness Magazine (view PDF) We all know that “aha!” moment when discovering something special. Microcurrent is an ages-old therapy that can change the quality of your life, and the lives […]

Django: First Microcurrent Treatment

Microcurrent for Relief and Treatment of Right Side Issues

Galli: Treatments with Bodywork, Microcurrent & VibraVM

Rescue Horse helped with Bodywork, Microcurrent & more

Behind the Scenes: Symmetry = Success Bodywork Course

Helping Horses, One Class at a Time Held at Matrix Training Facility in Beavercreek, OR We just had another wonderful class weekend and wanted to share a little behind the scenes from the bodywork portion of Symmetry = Success. The horses all arrive as they are, in various states of fitness or soreness. But when […]

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