Horse Mysteries Solved!

Why haven't scientists solved headshaking in horses yet?  They know it's a cranial nerve problem. Yet when scientists inspect the nerves, they can't find anything wrong. That's because it's a nerve transmission problem, rather than a problem with the nerve itself. Care for the full explanation?  It's on today's Horse Mysteries Solved? podcast. Links Mentioned: ht...

If you listened to the last podcast of Horse Mysteries Solved , you know we talked about the true cause of kissing spine in horses. This podcast is a continuation: Kissing spine Part 2. The body has multiple compensation layers available to it.  You may be familiar with this straightforward example: when the left leg hurts, the body puts more weight on the right leg. Besides compensating mechanism...

I'm super excited about this kissing spine podcast. Why? Because I just had someone verify my theory! Weird and wonderful ideas you'll hear on this Horse Mysteries Solved podcast: There is no evidence that kissing spine itself causes pain What could be causing kissing spine? Does the body do it on purpose? Why? Every horse with kissing spine that I've checked has liver issues.  What...

Have you ever had a horse that just doesn't show the same enthusiasm for work that he or she used to? Maybe a jumper who didn't want to jump anymore? Or barrel racer who backs out of the box? There are many more examples of how horses show they're not comfortable. On today's Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, let's chat about coffin joints.  Coffin joints are one of those sne...

Stiffness often starts subtly. It's hard to tell if a horse is stiff, or "just getting old". The Horse Mysteries Solved podcast out today talks about the two most common causes of stiffness and what to do about it. Stop injecting joints and try these easy tips first. 🙂 Links mentioned: - Where Does My Horse Hurt : https://www.horseandriderbooks.com/store/where-does-my-horse-hurt.ht...

Happy 2024! Ever wonder what the vet is thinking when your horse has a tricky lameness, like stifle issues? In this Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I share what vets are thinking regarding stifles. Then, we talk about alternative practitioners viewpoints.  Most important takeaway? That the primary cause of chronic stifle issues is (about 80% of the time).....in the opposite hind leg. "What?!...

Whatever you do, don't listen to this podcast while you're eating. This short podcast on Horse Mysteries Solved talks about the do's and don'ts of hoof abscesses. Podcast Transcript here: https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/ podcast-episode-37 / Cheers to the truth getting out, Renee Tucker, DVM Tucker BioKinetic University 

I've got a fun podcast for you today on Horse Mysteries Solved .  We all think of inflammation as an area with heat, swelling, and pain...but what IS it? This podcast chat is about: What inflammation actually is Is inflammation good or bad? What to do to help with inflammation What to avoid As always, I look forward to your comments, questions, and suggestions for future podcasts. Cheers to t...

Are you using regular table salt? I hope not.  Typical table salts have been heavily processed, bleached, and heated. This high heat changes the chemical structure of sodium chloride, transforming it into an indigestible toxin.  Up to 80 minerals and essential trace minerals are removed. It also contains chemically engineered anti-caking agents called calcium silicate. The above information can be...

If you have time for a short podcast today, we have the final podcast of our horse health happiness series: #5 Accessories. The accessories to health are vaccines, dewormers, and supplements. This podcast is short as there is only so much I can say at the moment. But I'll get back to you later with more details.  (I don't want to be mysterious, but I can't tell you and I can't...

Teeth floating is one of a few tasks that we hand off to experts. But are all equine dentists, and dental techniques, the same? Obviously some are less expensive than others. But why is that? Discover  the pros and cons of power floating,  what proprioception has to do with teeth (??),  and how head misalignment affects teeth (and your hay bill!) and more. Listen anywhere the podcasts are, or here...

Today on our podcast, Horse Mysteries Solved, I invite you to listen to thoughts on barefoot vs. shoes. You may well know something about this topic (or even be an expert!). But I share the deep content on why barefoot is better for horses.  If you've been with me for a while, you know I am all about the WHY. When one doesn't understand the why, it is easy to get pushed around by others...

Ready for the nutrition podcast? Nutrition is second in our Horse Health Happiness list. I've made this short, sweet, and simplified . (I will talk more about vitamins & supplements in a later podcast) Take a listen here to this weeks podcast. Don't forget to comment or ask questions. 🙂 Best, Renee Tucker, DVM Links Mentioned: Top 5 Nutrition Mistakes: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.c...

Are you struggling to be with your horse?  Sometimes we don't even want to see our horse because we don't want to know.... Is he happy? Is she well fed? Are the foot angles ok? Does my saddle fit? Does she enjoy riding with me? Is he in pain? But you can know. You can discover the 5 horse health happinesses, and stop worrying. This is the first podcast in a 5 part series. Please start he...

Have you ever wondered if joint injections are good for your horse? If they are good, when do you do them? If they're not good, what options are available? All this and more on today's Horse Mysteries Now podcast. Cheers, Renee Tucker, DVM PS. All our podcasts have transcripts on the WhereDoesMyHorseHurt.com website. In case you'd rather read than listen. Links mentioned: www.hoofin...

Many people say they'd like to be better at horse gait analysis.  You know, where you watch the horse and look for short-striding, unevenness, gait assymmetries...stuff like that. But should you even do that? Is it a waste of time? More about why or why not on today's Horse Mysteries Solved podcast. Link Mentioned: https://www.horseandriderbooks.com/product/WHDOMY.html? Affiliate=renvet...

You may have seen my polite email from last week about fusing hocks. If not, that article is posted here https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/horse-problems-database/rear-end/do-hocks-ever-really-fuse/ But wait, there's more! 🙂 This week I have a not-so-polite podcast talking about this same issue.  Discover: * why bone remodeling is like paving asphalt   * How our idea of "fusing" joi...

Today's Horse Mysteries Solved Ep. 26 podcast is a fun comparison between TBT (Tucker BioKinetic Technique) and the Masterson Method. This is not a competition! lol Both techniques are good. And it's not a matter of one OR the other.  Sometimes people get stuck on "this OR that". When in fact life is more fun and less stressful when you lean towards AND. Such as, "I like c...

You know, when I walk or run, uphill is not my favorite. So you can imagine my surprise when a client told me her horse hates to go downhill. I mean, downhill is the easy direct, isn't it? Hear more about the three items to check when your horse is reluctant to go downhill. Blessings,  Renee Tucker, DVM Cheers to the truth getting out, Renee Tucker, DVM Tucker BioKinetic University 

Today on Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I've got five suggestions for horses that avoid bit contact. This includes two types of avoidance: 1) Where the horse barely opens the mouth for the bit. 2) Where the horse is completely behind the vertical. Same five suggestions for each problem. Most are considerations in the horse's mouth and head, but sometimes it can be the rider. Here's...

Do you ever have trouble getting your horse to focus?  Not just random loss of attention. But where trainers might say, "This horse is a slow learner. She just has trouble focusing." On today's Horse Mysteries Solved Podcast, we talk about 5 possibilities for what might be causing that lack of focus.  Here's to always finding the "why", Renee Tucker, DVM Links Mention...

Have you ever felt crooked or cockeyed while riding your horse?  Or where you just can't seem to sit straight and balanced? We all check to see if our stirrups are even and our saddle centered. But sometimes that doesn't help. I have three suggestions that might help with this on Horse Mysteries Solved podcast today. These are: The saddle tree itself being crooked The rider's body i...

Have you ever known a horse who was "ear shy?" If you have, you probably also heard the explanation, "That horse must have been ear'rd as a foal. Now he hates having his ears touched." And also, "He's always been that way." In my experience, 95% of horses who are ear shy, actually have their atlas (poll) out of alignment. This can cause ear sensitivity. To h...

Want to join me in my rant about "support boots?" lol Cuz what do they "support" anyway? Cheers! Renee Tucker, DVM Cheers to the truth getting out, Renee Tucker, DVM Tucker BioKinetic University 

Have you ever had to rehab a horse using "stall rest?" Horses aren't generally keen on being stuck in a stall all day. Think if it was months of stall rest....18 months! That is the longest I have ever heard of, and I absolutely disagree with it. The owner involved was doing her best. The vet involved was doing his best. But the whole thing sucked. Why? Because no one asked WHY the...