Light anti aging equipment September 22nd, 2011 | Horse Health | No Comments »

Light anti aging equipment is the better choice if you want results without the harmful side-effects. Monochromatic lights are the least expensive along with led lights. Monochromatic Advanced Photonic Light Therapy works deep into the skin tissue offering only one ray of light that does not contain any other colors of the spectrum. Thus the cell responds quickly to this type of light therapy.
 

Advanced Photonic LightTtherapy October 23rd, 2010 | Horse Health | 5 Comments »

Because Photonic Light Therapy works so well with very young children and in veterinary practice, it obviously does not rely on  psychosomatic, hypnotic, or placebo effect, but is a valid therapeutic modality, which is as effective as, or in some cases, more effective than, either classical Acupuncture or Western medicine.
 
 
Trevor Wozencroft  Equine Photonic Light Therapist Leval 3
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Sacroiliac Pain September 23rd, 2010 | Horse Health | 152 Comments »

                                 
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Problems in the sacroiliac region are a cause of not only hind limb problems. But many forlimb and behavioural problems,  because of the area’s inaccessibility, these are difficult to diagnose,this is an area that the McLaren diagnostic system can help to pinpoint the area that we need to treat with the Photonic Light Therapy
 
The anatomy of the pelvic region in the horse is quite complex, and because of the huge overlying muscle tissue comprising the hindquarters, the majority of the bony elements cannot be seen or felt, and are inaccessible to routine X-ray techniques.
To appreciate what can go wrong, the physiology of the region requires explanation. The three pelvic bones – the ilium, ischium and pubis – are all fused and form a ring on the left and right sides, joined in the center by an fixed joint known as a symphysis.

The tops of the left and right ilial wings are known as the tubera sacrale  and form the most prominent area of the hindquarters, the so-called jumper’s bump. The ilia are curved bones that, at their widest point, form the so-called hipbones. This is a misnomer, since the actual hip joint is positioned much further back, also their correct name is the tubera coxae.

These bony prominences are susceptible to direct trauma if a horse falls over, or crashes against a stable entrance or gatepost, and this may result in a fracture, a so-called “knocked down hip”.

Part of each ilial wing forms a  with the sacrum, which is part of the horse’s backbone. This is the sacroiliac joint. This joint is different to typical joints because there is negligible movement and the cartilage between the bones is unusual.

There is very little or no joint fluid. The joint is supported by huge, extremely strong ligaments  the ventral sacroiliac ligaments. These are quite separate from the dorsal sacroiliac ligaments, which, confusingly, have nothing to do with the sacroiliac joints. The dorsal sacroiliac ligaments are a great deal smaller structures that run lengthways the length of the horse’s back from the jumper’s bump area backwards to the top parts of the sacrum.

In a fit, lean horse the jumper’s bump area may look unusually prominent, but this is just normal anatomy not masked by excessive fat. It does not mean that the horse has a problem.

Sometimes the tubera sacrale appear asymmetrical, and this can also be noticed in clinically normal horses. Historically, it was attributed to misalignment of the sacroiliac joint, however there is very little data to suggest that this can happen.

So what can cause this obvious asymmetry? The most likely cause is change in thickness of the overlying soft tissues, possibly the result of previous injury.

Alternatively, it possibly will be owing to a previous fracture of the ilium, so that one tuber sacrale slipped downwards. It can be a cause for concern when a horse is examined for purchase if the discrepancy in height is large.

 

Fractures of the ilial wing usually happen in young racehorses and are stress-related injuries. Repetitive overstress of the bone during exercise consequences in a succession of microfractures, which might not have an effect on performance. Ultimately, there might be a more complete large fracture, causing severe lameness as well as pain. The horse may suffer a lot of pain if force is applied over the jumper’s bump region one side may appear lower than the other.

In a number of horses, a fracture can be confirmed by an ultrasound scan, looking through the hindquarter muscle mass to the upper surface of the ilium. If the fracture is incomplete or only affects the lower surface of the ilium, a bone scan may be necessary for definitive diagnosis. Although a lot of of these fractures heal without difficulty, a number of are extremely close to the sacroiliac joint, and might partially destabilise it and cause long-term problems.

 

Diagnosis of injuries to the ventral sacroiliac ligaments or the sacroiliac joints themselves is a lot more difficult . The hindquarter muscle mass totally surrounds the top areas of the sacroiliac joints, so it is not possible to feel the joints.

Unlike lower limb joints, which can be flexed to check if excessive movement causes pain, the sacroiliac joints cannot be directly manipulated. Increased pressure could be put on the joints by  using the McLaren diagnostic probe in the Photonic Light Therapy kit,  there are specific points on the horse to differentiate between a tendon  ligament or bone problem
 
Holding one hind limb up fully flexed places an abnormal weight on the opposite joint and may even cause pain. A number of horses with sacroiliac joint pain become difficult to shoe, because they object to standing on one hind limb for lengthy periods

The deep position of the sacroiliac joint and its tight structure mean that we are not able to feel the joint, nor can we inject local anaesthetic into it.

 Over the past few years, I have worked on some extreme cases with sacroiliac pain. In racehorses with behavioural problems and refusing to leave the starting barrier also foreleg and shoulder problems most trainers considered the problems with these horses, was in the head. Unfortunately, it was in the trainer’s head after 6 to 8 treatments over a period of 4 to 6 months. All of these horses have been put back into work, ready to race . Basically, the McLaren Photonic Light Therapy, is acupuncture without needles, using a red light for more information on this product that not only treats horses. But can be used on yourself or any of your four-legged friends, go to www.wozenphotonictherapy.com

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Trevor Wozencroft  Photonic Light Therapist Leval 3

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Paradise Lagoons Campdraft May 16th, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

Paradise Lagoons Campdraft 2011    Campdrafting at it’s best

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Equine Herpesvirus May 16th, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

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Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse

A horse in Douglas County, Colo., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1, according to a statement from the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the facility at which the horse resided has been placed under quarantine. Read More

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Dip Equine Acupuncture

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Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool May 11th, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

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Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool

One veterinarian shares case studies of gait abnormalities and lamenesses that indicate a variety of health problems, including stringhalt, locked stifle, muscle tears, nerve damage, and more. Read More

Trevor Wozencroft

Equine Photonic Light Therapist Level 3

Dip Equine Acp

www.wozenphotonictherapy.com

Rolex Week Coverage May 10th, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

Rolex Week Coverage

Each April, the Kentucky Horse Park hosts the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
and the new Ariat Kentucky Cup Reining. If you couldn’t make it to Kentucky
in person, catch up with our exclusive coverage of these world-class events.
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Trevor Wozencroft

www.wozenphotonictherapy.com

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ROCKET MAN WINS FOURTH LION CITY CUP May 1st, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

29 April 2012

ROCKET MAN WINS FOURTH LION CITY CUP


Rocket Man (red sleeves) bolts inChampion Singapore sprinter Rocket Man showed he was the horse to beat in the upcoming KrisFlyer International with a fourth straight win in the Group One Lion City Cup (1200m) on Sunday evening.

To the cheers of his fans, Rocket Man led from barrier to box in a dominant on speed performance – breaking the hearts of rivals in the process.

Despite being eased up near the line by proven big race rider Felix Coetzee, Rocket Man still had an almost three length margin over Better Be the One.

The best horse ever based in Singapore, Rocket Man has now the feature Group One sprint for the past four years.

And he will now head to the KrisFlyer International Sprint as he attempts to defend the title he won in spectacular style last year.

Trainer Pat Shaw was a relieved man after the race – knowing his star had plenty of improvement after a less than perfect preparation leading into the Lion City Cup.

“He’s had a minor hiccup over the last couple of weeks,” Shaw said.

Pat Shaw pats Rocket Man“He’s had a ligament niggle that has restricted us working the way we would want.”

“He’s been constantly monitored by the vets here at the Turf Club and I have to sy a big thank you to all of them for all their hard work on the horse.”

“He’s going to be fitter for the KrisFlyer in three weeks time. We just couldn’t press as hard as I wanted in the lead up to this race.”

“He only had the one trial since he came back from Dubai just over three weeks ago.”

“He’ll undergo all the x-rays and have a scan before the KrisFlyer. We’ll do everything that we always do with him leading up to a big race.”

South African based owner Fred Crabbia was at Kranji to cheer home his champion.

“He’s a superstar,” Crabbia said. “He’s everything a man could wish for in a horse.”

“That was a nice prep run for the race in three weeks and I was very happy with how Felix handled him.”

“When Felix had the race won he just eased up on him in the final stages.”

Fred Crabbia, Pat Shaw and Felix CoetzeeJockey Felix Coetzee said Rocket Man was right on track to defence his crown in Singapore’s famous international dash.

“He’s jumping faster these days,” the champion international jockey said.

“He’s a great horse and he gives you every confidence during a race.”

Rocket Man, a son of Western Australian based sire Viscount, has turned out a great moneyspinner for Crabbia.

The star was selected and purchased by South African based agent Andy Williams of World Wide Bloodstock and he went to $60,000 to secure him at the 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale.

A Tyreel Stud graduate bred by Dean Fleming, Rocket Man is from the Sydney stakes winning McGinty mare Macrosa.

He is therefore a half brother to the South African based Group One winner Our Giant – a fellow Magic Millions graduate.

Winner: Rocket Man
Breeding: Viscount-Macrosa (McGinty)
Race: Singapore TC Lion City Cup G1 (1200m)
Sold for: $60,000
Sale: 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale
Vendor: Tyreel Thoroughbred Stud
Buyer: World Wide Bloodstock
Earnings: $5,170,120
Owner(s): Mr A Crabbia
Trainer: Patrick Shaw (Kranji)

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Watch the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day April 27th, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

• Watch the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Parts of this year’s competition will be broadcast on NBC networks and online. More »

Eventing Horse Inspections April 26th, 2012 | Horse Health | No Comments »

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hree-Day Eventing Horse Inspections

Horse inspections are designed to evaluate the horse’s “fitness to compete” in the competition ahead; they’re not designed to be as in-depth as the first veterinary examination at an event or as a typical soundness or prepurchase examination.

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