Inspiritus Equine, Inc.

08/15/2025

This mare is in training at ACTC where I board Nevan. “Beauty” is a 7yo AQHA mare. She has shined up, filled out, and turned into a real packer in Michelle’s care. She has a small LH bow, but has had a meticulous rehab and I wouldn’t shy away from her for ranch riding shows, trail, arena work, packing kids/ammies. Barrels and pole bending wouldn’t be in her best interest, but she’s more whoa than go anyway! In your pocket, sweet, quiet, pretty, and ready to be loved on and win some blues 🏆. Please reach out to Michelle for more info. She is very fairly priced for what she is, and is so sweet! She’s really not rattled by anything! I don’t usually promote horses, but I know this one and she deserves a great home!

07/30/2025

Hey beautiful followers! Help me write my next project!
I've officially completed my Master's in Health Communications from Illinois (I'm now Joanna Robson, DVM, MS... CVSMT, CMP, CVA, CSFT, CIT, eCPR, VHSC, CMT...kinda ridiculous I know, lol, consider me a lifelong learner)...which means instead of having to write 20-page papers for school, I have re-gained some time to write for YOU! It's been 12 years since my last book - the second edition of Recognizing the Horse in Pain and while much of that information is still correct (horse anatomy doesn't change much, we just know more of the things that go wrong with it due to better diagnostics), some things do need updating. However, rather than yet another revamp of that text, I'm leaning towards a deep-dive into understanding options - when to use them, when not to use them, - there are SO many modalities on the market now - of course chiro, acupuncture, bodywork, etc., but also PEMF, microcurrent/FES, lasers, red light, far-infrared textiles, ...even raindrop therapy and tuning forks. But what I want to know is - What do YOU WANT? What are your questions? What would help you the most on your journey, and what do you feel is not available in the depth that you would like?

I have always written for my clients, for horse people, what I think would be most useful, most helpful in your horsemanship journey. Please share with me what you want to learn about, and whether you would want this information in book form, YouTube, clinics, ...all of the above, etc. I'm ready to get creative. Anything goes...
(pic of me downloading all of Sidney's knowledge because he was one of the wisest souls I ever did know...)

06/14/2025

Have questions about acupuncture? Let me know below!

05/22/2025

This course is coming up soon and is open to all animal care professionals! We welcome you to learn about being present with the emotional challenges we face in our animal industries and how to support our clients and ourselves!

Update: This session is being rescheduled for September 2025. More information coming soon!

We are offering a virtual, animal related professionals focused Emotional CPR course June 5, 6, and 7 from 12-4pm Eastern. Sign up now!
https://vetmed-ut.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/courses/emotional-cpr

05/05/2025

Hello amazing page followers and friends! I am nearing completion of my Master's in Science in Health Communications and I am working on developing my thesis/capstone project idea. I would appreciate if you would consider answering this very short (10 questions, approx 5-10 minutes) survey about communication from your veterinarian/staff. I am interested in health literacy, accessibility, and whether there is a need (or not) for improved communication materials to support both provider well-being and client/patient well-being, compliance and positive health outcomes. If you have a pet/horse/cow/goldfish...animal of any kind, I would love to hear feedback on whether your experience of veterinary communication is an issue...or a success...and what kind of materials (if any) would be most useful. Thank you for your time and input!

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05/01/2025

Preview 😍

04/20/2025

I’ve been tracking Nevan’s rehab. 2024 was a rough year, two bad splint injuries, not a whole lot of riding (some saddlefit issues), and zero showing. Lots of time off and some nutritional problems to a bit of a toll on his condition. Bottom pic is December 2024, middle February 2025, top April 2025. I’m really pleased with the changes. He’s nearly 18 so overall neck set, scapular angles etc. won’t change, but positive muscle development, a better hindquarters angle (from camped under to straight), and improved neck, traps, and gluteal muscling means we’re going in the right direction. And thats natural shine, he’s not wet. It is never too late to improve our horses, and every day with them we should consider what’s in their best interest- body and mind.

03/27/2025

For my dog-owning and loving friends, Leptospirosis vaccination can help your pup avoid serious disease and possible death. Leptospirosis is also transmissible to people, and horses can get it too! The AVMA has more I information about Lepto on their link.

Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about Leptospirosis, a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors. The following situations can increase that risk:

➡Exposure to or drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams
➡ Roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife or farm animals or urine-contaminated water sources)
➡ Exposure to wild animals (especially rodents) or farm animals, even if in the backyard
➡ Contact with other dogs (such as in urban areas, dog parks, or boarding or training facilities)

For more information on the signs of leptospirosis, how to prevent it, and more visit: https://bit.ly/4l4VuOn

03/25/2025

Apparently as an 8yo, my primary concern was already . Though my spelling and artistry have improved, the messages need no update.

03/24/2025

From Dr. Benjamin Sykes:

“Clinically relevant take homes from the January Havemeyer EGUS meeting;

- Initial treatment choice (other than not choosing oral omeprazole monotherapy) does not influence healing/non-responder rates. That's from over 3000 cases!

- Lameness and back pain are risk factors for pharmacologically refractory EGGD. Pain is inherently central to these diseases.

- Pasture turnout does not protect against ESGD per se. It's a complex, multifactorial disease and needs to be managed as such.

- Even the experts can't agree on what a clinically significant lesion is, or at which point an EGGD lesions is "healed" (so don't feel bad road warriors - you'rer not alone).

- EGUS is not "solved" and there is a real need for more research funding in this important disease.”

TITLE Report from the 2025 Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation meeting on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS): Advances in the field. AUTHORS AND AFFILIATIONS Benjamin W. Sykes; [email protected]; BW Sykes Consultancy, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.

03/20/2025

2025 DATES: June 5-7th, 9am-1pm, 10 CE hours through University of Tennessee CVM. Link shows incorrect dates but is correct for signing up, or send interest to [email protected]

What is Emotional CPR?“eCPR is an educational program designed to teach anyone to assist another person through an emotional crisis by three simple steps of C=Connecting, P=emPowering, and R=Revitalizing. The Connecting section of eCPR involves deepening listening skills. The emPowering section he...

03/19/2025

Hmmm, I haven’t been asked to fit one of these yet…. Tree angle wide, treble a little too sharp. Needs base adjustment 😂

https://fb.watch/yqBjWmYQp8/?mibextid=wwXIfr