SALT THERAPY FOR HORSES

BASED IN EAST DEVON

Proud to be trained by Darrell Torrens from Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy System


ABOUT ME
I have been involved with horses for over 40 years and hold a BHS Stage 2 Certificate, I have also worked in the veterinary industry for 20+ years. My young pony had been suffering on and off with a chesty cough which kept recurring. She was prescribed drugs and an inhaler by the vets, but they were unable to ascertain the cause, and they would take at least a couple of weeks to have any effect.
She was on and off work all of last year and it was distressing to watch her continually coughing. I was so desperate to try other treatments, and after a lot of research, I decided to try salt therapy on her. After 3 initial sessions she was a lot happier in herself and I have not heard her cough since ! With regular top ups we seem to have cracked it, and she is a now a happy, healthy pony all year round without the need for medication.
I was so impressed with the results that I decided to start my own business and spread the benefits of Halotherapy.

I am now able to offer this therapy throughout East Devon – see contact page

How salt therapy works

How it works

A brief outline on how the salt therapy works. The system we have allows the microscopic particles of salt to be dispersed into the air, the tiny particles are inhaled into the airways & deep into the lungs aiding mucus release & reducing inflammation within the airways allowing these to widen allowing for easier breathing.  This is especially beneficial for lower & upper respiratory problems including COPD/RAO and coughing which can be caused by allergies & infection.  We have found that even with a ‘pick me up’ session, stamina and endurance are increased and performance much improved.

During therapy

Also during therapy the particles of salt covers the skin, (your horse will be rug free during therapy) this being the largest organ of elimination, the skin naturally absorbs the salt enabling it to assist with alleviating skin issues such as sweet itch, ringworm, general allergies and because this reduces inflammation and reduces the aggravated areas where rubbing and itching has taken place hence your horse will feel less stressed, less moody and feel much calmer in himself & new hair regrowth will occur where rub marks have been.

What to expect

During the salt therapy sessions you may see signs that the micro particles are reaching down into the airways by seeing discharge/drip from one or both nostrils, this may be green or yellowish, this could be infection and white discharge could be caused through allergies such as pollen/dust/hay/a multitude of things. A clear drip is healthy and this can be nice to see too.  We have found that horses find salt therapy relaxing and they seem to look forward to their follow up sessions (if required).

conditions it can help with

SKIN AND COAT

Sweet itch, Ringworm, Mud Fever, Rain scald, Skin Allergies, Skin Rashes Depending on the severity of the skin issue we recommend an initial cleanse of 3 x 20 minute sessions over 3 consecutive days, for deep set skin issues 5 consecutive days and monitor the results, more sessions may be required followed by  top ups throughout the year. We have found with the improved circulation within the skin and a feeling of well-being inside a glossy coat will show through too.

RESPIRATORY AND SINUS

Coughs, COPD/RAO, Asthma, Hay Fever , With respiratory issues again it would be the initial cleanse of 3 consecutive days and monitor the progress of the horse.

PERFORMANCE AND WELLBEING

Increases Performance/stamina/energy, Improves cardiovascular function, Removes pathogen agents (airborne pollen), Increases resistance to respiratory tract disease by killing harmful bacteria. Strengthens the immune system, Supports horses to combat allergies & infections, Reduces inflammatory response.

SESSIONS

Top ups – It would be advised to have seasonal or periodic top ups depending on condition of your horse, this will be discussed during the therapy session.

Pick me ups – ‘A pick me up’ is designed to give your horse a bit of a boost in his step by allowing the salt therapy to open up the airways and cleanse his respiratory system.

This is a one x 20 minute session (after completing the initial 3-5 x 20 minute sessions at another time) this can be carried out before or after an event or just for the well-being factor if you believe your horse ‘isn’t quite right in himself’.

We never allow more than one salt therapy session in 24hrs and this should never be tried even if you think it could produce faster results. Salt therapy can work alongside your vet’s advice or treatments, it is a complimentary, choice therapy and it is 100% natural and drug free.

It is advisable not to work your horse an hour before or after a session.

A salt therapy session last for 20 minutes and costs £40 for each session. 
I always begin with an initial cleanse of 3-5 sessions over consecutive days.

CONTACT

Testimonials

John Whitaker

     

Location: Yorkshire / Facebook John Whitaker “Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy System have been looking after our horses now since November 2017. We a delighted to say we are very pleased with what we have seen since we started using the Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy System We have put nearly every horse in the yard through; some with respiratory, sinus and skin issues. We have witnessed with some of the horses with mucus issues they are cleared up and feeling really well. Also the horses’ skin looks really healthy and shiny. Our top horses that are competing at the minute have all had Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy with great results at Olympia and last week in Amsterdam. Argento was horse of the show, Leen won and Crumley had a great 2nd but as dad said “the horses feel really good!!!” Thank you from the Whitaker team”. John Whitaker has competed at six Olympic Games, four World Equestrian Games, three World Championships, twelve European Championships and a massive 20 FEI World Cup Finals and yet Johns love of both horses and his craft outweigh all those achievements. w: johnwhitaker.com Source: Facebook: 1st Feb 2018

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