Daily Archives: March 15, 2010

What is one thing you continue to say to horse owners, one thing that you wish you could get them to understand?

That the little things like stretching your horse on a regular basis can make the difference to how your horse performs. It may take time for you to do but it helps the horse to be his best. In the end, you will benefit. My practices do not eliminate the needs for vets but I believe it will help both you and the horse to perform at your best

Do you do clinics?

I have done some. But I find that at clinics I miss the one on one interaction. I like the people to understand what we are trying to do. I find that is easier to accomplish when it is not so formal. however, that is not to say I will not do more, I just need to keep the class small.

How do you feel about magnetic blankets?

I am big believer in magnetic therapy. I have some great PULSATING equipment that makes my work so much easier.

Do you feel that some magnetic blankets stand apart from others or that they are all pretty much the same?

 There is a lot of different types of magnetic blankets. I use PULSATING magnetic blankets & equipment. The blankets I use get a deeper penetration in the muscles and help so much quicker. However, there are also static magnetic blankets. These are the ones that most people see at shows. They have the little dots all over them. Like everything else we encounter, there are different trains of thought about what is good and bad. Everyone has their own specific opinion. That does not make either me or that other person more right or more wrong. It is just what I have seen to work for me. What I may believe works, others may not. And the same visa versa. But what I do know is that I believe in everything I use without question.

Do you feel that horse owners over supplement or medicate (joint supplements and injections) their horses?

 I see it so much. People get in fads. Someone says they need to feed this or that, so they do so. I believe you need to help your horse. And just because some ONE else’s horse needs it, does not mean YOUR’S does.

What do you feel is most important in a feeding program?

 I think we have gotten away from the basics of feed. Keep it natural and you will help the horse be a horse.

In the years that you have been in the equine industry, what is one thing that you have seen that has changed in the industry for the bad? And for the good?

I think we have gotten away from basic horsemanship. The simple things that have done for years. Just because its new, does not mean it’s the best for the horse. Perhaps, it’s just gotten too industrialized. I am not sure the quality of the equipment is quite what it used to be. And, there are a few too many invented quick fixes out there. But towards the good. The industry has really grown. The Industry has caught the public eye and more interest has been generated. 

Okay, last question. Where can people get in touch with you if they would like to talk to you about working on their horses?

 Thank you for allowing me to inform people of some of the things I believe in. Anyone wanting to talk to me about the horses can get hold of me on my personal cell… (360) 420- 7614. Or they can call my wife (618) 660-7266. She handles the store and website. You can also pose any questions you have through our website… www.BrandenburgEquineTherapy.com Again..thank you, Troy.

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