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The more you know…

Soy you think you know about nutrition? 👀

Well then let’s talk about why soy should be cut from you and your horses’ diet! ✂️

Soy is a legume that in recent years has become a popular source of nutrition for both humans and animals. Soy is considered a complete protein and is rich in fiber, fats, vitamins and minerals making it seem like a wonderful plant-based source of nutrition…. Or so we’ve been told.

Soy is also rich in phytoestrogens which is a plant estrogen that behave as xenoestrogen.
Xenoestrogen mimics the body’s natural estrogen by binding to estrogen receptors. Because xenoestrogen structurally resembles estrogen it can behave as a weak estrogen OR it can block stronger estrogen from the receptors.

In simple terms xenoestrogen disrupts the entire endocrine (hormone) system. Disruption of the endocrine system is generally bad news.

Let’s go a little deeper… 🕵️‍♀️

Soybean oil is rich in Omega 6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess and without a balanced intake of omega 3 fatty acids (alpha-linoleic acid). Omega 3s and Omega 6s compete with one another for three different enzymes- delta 5, delta 6, and elongase which are necessary for the conversion of these fatty acids into longer chain, unsaturated acids. Once converted they form eicosanoids. These molecules manage inflammation, omega 6 varients being pro-inflammatory while omega 3 variants are anti-inflammatory. The competition for enzymes leads to a bottleneck and while these enzymes tend to prefer omega 3s, the over-abundance of omega 6s from a high soy oil intake overwhelms the system encouraging an inflammatory response within the entire body.

Inflamation releases signaling molecules such as cytokines, prostaglandins, histamine, bradykinin which trigger blood vessels to dilate. Long term inflammation leads to cytokines storms which
damage healthy cells, cause oxidative stress, trigger DNA damage, create internal scarring, and disrupt normal cell functions, leading to chronic disease. Cytokines storms turns the body's defense system against itself, causing systemic breakdown. This systemic breakdown can trigger autoimmune disorders.

In conclusion, the over consumption and abundance of soy products in both the human and animal food industry is leading to long term inflammation within the body which over time leads to ailments such such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and most of all CANCER. 💀

Want to make a big difference in you and your animal’s health and wellbeing? CUT OUT SOY! 👏🏼

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Your horse’s skeleton is built for impact — not confinement.

Three decades of equine bone research makes one thing painfully clear: Horses kept in box stalls lose bone density.

Not metaphorically. Literally.

Confinement triggers the same biological process humans call osteoporosis — and it starts fast.

Key findings from the research:

- Horses moved from pasture into stalls and worked only at slow speeds began losing bone mineral content within weeks.
- A single short sprint per week (50–80 m) dramatically strengthened bone.
- Corticosteroids mask pain and increase risk of further injury
- Good nutrition cannot override a lack of mechanical loading.
- A skeleton that doesn’t experience impact simply cannot stay strong.

All of this is drawn from:
Nielsen, B.D. (2023). A Review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stronger. Animals, 13(5), 789.

So what does this mean for our modern domesticated horses?

It means bone weakness is not inevitable.

It’s a management problem.

It means many “mysterious” pathologies — stress fractures, suspensory injuries, joint degeneration, chronic compensation, recurrent lameness — are downstream consequences of bone that never had the chance to adapt to the forces nature designed it for.

Box stalls create osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis creates a whole lot of other pathology.

Your horse doesn’t need to be an athlete. But their bones require impact. Free movement. The ability to respond to their own nervous system’s cues to trot, canter, play, stretch, and even sprint.

Turnout is not enrichment.

Movement is biology.

Bone health is built — or lost — every single day.

A question I encourage every owner to sit with:

If you knew your horse’s bones were weakening in silence every day they stood still, would you keep managing them the same way?

Because in the end, it’s not confinement that keeps a horse safe.

It’s a resilient skeleton.

And only you can give them the environment their biology requires.

Change begins with us.

The Science & Philosophy Behind Equine Osteopathy | Echoes & Embers ft. Janek Vluggen D.O. In this episode of Echoes & Embers, we sit down with internationally recognized osteopath Janek Vluggen to explore the deep science, philosophy, and practice...

Otis’s eye late yesterday afternoon (minus the dime sized eye bo**er I removed first). Didn’t have any ophthalmic ointment on hand so I used the MagnaWave (large loop) on a very low setting for 10 minutes, figuring I’d be making a trip to the vet today to pick up some ointment. Or not. Otis’s eye this morning. 👀❤️🐎 , ,

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Sweat Scraping Horses During Cool-Down: Why the Myth Persists and What Science Says

For generations, horse owners and many professionals have followed the traditional practice of sweat scraping — using a rubber or metal tool to remove excess sweat or water from a horse's coat after exercise. One of the most enduring beliefs tied to this practice is that you must sweat scrape to help your horse cool down properly, especially after hosing them off in hot weather. But is this actually true?

Let’s take a closer look at the origins of this belief, what modern science says, and whether sweat scraping is still necessary.

The Origin of the Myth
The myth likely stems from a time before we understood thermoregulation in horses. It was commonly believed that leaving water or sweat on a horse would trap heat and slow cooling. Sweat scraping became routine, especially in barns without good airflow or with heavy-coated horses that took longer to dry.

The logic seemed sound: remove moisture quickly to speed up cooling and prevent chills or overheating. Over time, this practice turned into a widely accepted rule — even though equine science has since moved on. I actually remember having to do it for my BHS exam.

What Really Happens When You Hose Off a Hot Horse
When a hot horse is sprayed with cool water, the water absorbs body heat and then carries it away as it runs off or evaporates. This is the primary method by which water cools the horse — not by being scraped off immediately.

Key point: The cooling effect comes from the transfer of heat from the horse to the water, not from how fast you dry the horse.

In fact, studies (including those conducted by the University of Queensland and other equine researchers) have found that continuously applying cool water over the horse’s body is the most effective method of reducing core temperature — especially during hot and humid weather. This technique is used in endurance riding, racing, and eventing, where managing a horse’s temperature is critical.

Should You Still Sweat Scrape?

The short answer: Not necessarily — and certainly not to help cooling.

Here’s when you might still want to sweat scrape:

• To remove excess water after hosing if it’s cool out and you want to avoid your horse staying soaked.

• To prevent water from pooling under tack or rugs.

• To help speed up drying if your horse is going back into a stall or needs to be groomed quickly.

But if your goal is cooling the horse, especially in hot conditions, scraping is not required and may actually interfere with the cooling process if it interrupts cold water application.

The Takeaway: Let Go of the Myth
Despite decades of tradition, the idea that you must sweat scrape a horse to help them cool down is outdated. Cooling a horse effectively is about keeping cold water flowing over their body, not about drying them quickly.

In fact, many top equine veterinarians now recommend leaving cold water on — and reapplying it repeatedly — during a cool-down after heavy exercise, especially in summer.

So the next time someone says, “You have to sweat scrape to help them cool down,” you can confidently — and kindly — explain that it’s no longer supported by science.

In Summary:

✅ Cold water helps cool the horse by absorbing heat.

✅ Reapplying water is more effective than scraping it off.

❌ Sweat scraping is not necessary for cooling.

✅ Scrape only if you want to speed drying or reduce discomfort ( for example some horses dont like the feel of dripping water, but most shake and have a roll afterwards ).

It's time to move beyond tradition — your horse will thank you for it.

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Fun with fascia. 🤓

✨ Fascia Fact Friday ✨

“Innervation of fascia is about six times greater than in muscles, which indicates the importance of fascia in relation to pain perception in the musculoskeletal system.” – Shultz, R., Due, T., Elbrond, V., 2021. Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines. Fascialines.com, Denmark.

We’re diving into this and so much more at the WAEO Functional Fascia Online Conference! 🌐🐴

💥From how selenium toxicity could be quietly weakening fascia...
💥To understanding craniosacral connections from both Eastern & Western views...
💥To practical insights in manual therapy, biomechanics, and whole-body balance…

This conference is packed with “aha!” moments for osteopaths, bodyworkers, horse owners and other equine professionals who want to truly understand the horse—inside and out.

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