Cottage Farm Inc.- Equine Therapy Solutions

07/01/2025

Nice article on acupuncture for laminitis

Researchers looked at horses with chronic laminitis and the use of acupuncture to alleviate pain in those horses.

07/01/2025

Nice article on Acupuncture used to help with laminitis

Researchers looked at horses with chronic laminitis and the use of acupuncture to alleviate pain in those horses.

06/26/2025

Love this ❤️💕

A ‘special moment’ as cavalry horse who galloped loose through London joins colleagues for a beach trip – and swim. Read more via link below

06/19/2025

I have a couple of appointments available in the NPR, Odessa area, Tuesday 24th June.

06/05/2025

Do you know someone that could benefit from this scholarship?

✨ $1,800 Equestrian Scholarship Opportunity✨

In honor of 15-year-old equestrian Hannah Serfass, the Hannah M. Serfass Foundation is offering a $1,800 scholarship to support junior riders preparing to compete.

Eligibility: Riders must be 18 years old or younger.

To apply, please submit the following:

🟣 Your full name, age, and contact information
🟣 Your trainer’s name
🟣 A one-page essay that includes:
- Which hunter, equitation, or jumper show you plan to attend
- A description of your daily or weekly interaction with your horse(s)
- How you have been preparing—and continue to prepare—for competition
- How you would use the scholarship funds if selected

Submit applications to: [email protected]
The winner will be announced on Hannah’s birthday, August 3.

05/28/2025

Great information

05/22/2025

When I am doing body work and literally Checking the horse all over, I come across findings that I need to inform the owner/ caretaker of. At this time of year it is summer sores.
Most of the time the person is aware, but when the sore is in a more hidden location it’s important to let them know before the pesky sore becomes more difficult to deal with.

Summer sores in horses, also known as cutaneous habronemiasis, are a parasitic skin infection caused by the larvae of stomach worms (Habronema).
These larvae are deposited on the skin by flies, usually biting flies like houseflies or stable flies.
The larvae then cause a localized inflammatory reaction, leading to painful, non-healing lesions that are most common during the warmer months.
Here's a more detailed look at summer sores:

▶️ Cause:
The primary cause is the infestation of the skin by the larvae of the stomach worm Habronema.
Transmission:
Flies transmit the larvae, often from manure, to the horse's skin.

▶️ Signs and Symptoms:
Lesions are often painful, itchy, and may be accompanied by swelling, redness, or a proliferative, non-healing granulomatous tissue.

▶️ Location:
Lesions are most common in areas where flies can access the skin, such as around the eyes, mouth, nostrils, and sheath.

▶️ Treatment:
Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying parasite infection and managing the skin lesions.

▶️ Prevention:
Fly control is crucial for preventing summer sores. This includes using fly sprays, fly masks, and keeping the environment clean. Regular deworming can also help reduce the number of stomach worms.

04/13/2023

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