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Mane-taining Comfort: Managing Horse Allergies
Horses, like humans, can experience allergies that lead to discomfort and disrupt their daily routines. From airborne irritants to insect...
Verna Lum
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Soothing Allergies: How Bodywork Can Help Your Dog
Just like humans, dogs can suffer from allergies throughout the year, whether it's pollen in the spring, dust in the summer, or mold in...
Verna Lum
May 29, 20241 min read
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Understanding Osteochondrosis: How Nutritional Imbalances Impact Your Dog's Pain
Is your furry friend struggling with osteochondrosis in their elbow, also called elbow dysplasia? This can occur if the bones of the...
Verna Lum
May 17, 20241 min read
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Hoof Pain and Nutrition: A Closer Look at Mineral Imbalances
Symptoms like laminitis, contracted heels, and tight growth rings often signal deeper issues rooted in nutritional imbalances,...
Verna Lum
May 15, 20241 min read
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Winter to Spring Transition: Safeguard Your Horse from Lush Grass Risks!
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the lush green grass! 🌿 While it's a beautiful sight, it can also pose a risk to our equine...
Verna Lum
May 10, 20241 min read
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Hay, did you know? Not all hay is created equal! 🌾
From grass vs. legume to cutting dates and soil content, every factor affects your horse's nutrition. Whether they're in training,...
Verna Lum
May 9, 20241 min read
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The significance of balanced nutrition for optimal performance
As spring arrives, so does the arrival of young horses. Balanced nutrition, such as Calcium to Phosphorus, need to be 2:1, along with...
Verna Lum
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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Spring into Success and change the behaviours such as "I can't" to " I can"
As show season encroaches, so does the intensity of our training rides. There is more "ask" and sometimes the response is "No" with a...
Verna Lum
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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Tailored Bodywork for a Happier Dog
In the world of pet care, ensuring the well-being of our furry companions is always a top priority. From nutritious diets to regular...
Verna Lum
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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A Special Tribute to My Senior Horse Clients
A Special Tribute to My Senior Horse Clients who consistently provide unquestionable loyalty to their owners. I am grateful for the...
gr8kids
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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Look at Harry go!
Look at Harry go! Thank you Fanny and Philp Wong for giving me this opportunity to help Harry feel better! Harry is a 2008 mix breed...
gr8kids
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Laminitis is on the Uprise - Is Your Horse at Risk?
Laminitis is a painful and potentially crippling condition that can be fatal to horses. In fact in a recent study done in the UK have...
Verna Lum
Feb 18, 20192 min read
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A Holistic Approach to Injuries and Recovery
VL Equine Optimal Performance provides a holistic approach to chronic and/or acute injuries, addressing the root cause of the muscle...
Verna Lum
Feb 5, 20192 min read
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Is Your Horse Round?
A relaxed, free and engaged horse not only comes from a happy horse with a happy attitude, but from many of the core muscles all...
Verna Lum
Dec 6, 20181 min read
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Roller Coaster of Effect of Ulcer Guard ie (Omeprazole)
Omeprazole, also known as Ulcer Guard is commonly used to help ease the discomfort of gastric and hind gut ulcers. It is a proton...
Verna Lum
Sep 18, 20181 min read
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Tight Poll?......Problems with Collection?
Ever tried to go for a run or walk with a sore neck? Not. Most of us take the day off work if our neck is sore from a bad sleep, tough...
Verna Lum
Sep 5, 20181 min read
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Hoof Health - sometimes less is more...
Nothing can replace a properly balanced diet in terms of high quality hay that provides our horses with protein and energy requirements...
Verna Lum
Aug 14, 20182 min read
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What's in your Hay?
Fibre is a horse’s best friend. Since 60-80% of their digestible energy (caloric intake) should come from forage, it is important to know...
Verna Lum
Jul 31, 20182 min read
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Myofascial Release
Acupressure and deep tissue manual therapy releases tension at the trigger points within muscles bellies, whereas myofascial release,...
Verna Lum
Jul 25, 20181 min read
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All about equine nutrition...
Optimal nutrition is critical in order for all horses to fuel their bodies with the energy and nutrients to sustain intense training...
Verna Lum
Jul 17, 20182 min read
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