Elisse MikiAug 31, 20193 minCranial Treatment for Chronic Nosebleeds This is Thunder, one of my four horses that I have been rehabilitating for the last two years. He came into my life with two subluxed...
Elisse MikiAug 30, 20197 minJenna Week 7: Re-Assessment and ConclusionsMovement Reassessment Originally Jenna demonstrated a left hip drop from the posterior view, stiffness in the right pastern with slight...
Elisse MikiJun 24, 20195 minJenna Week 5 & 6: Impact of the Sphenoid Bone on MetabolismHoof Rehabilitation As Jenna’s feet continue to become increasingly stable and strong, we started doing some basic footwork tasks. Her...
Elisse MikiMay 24, 20196 minJenna Week 3 & 4: Implications of the Vagus NerveIt has been another incredible couple of weeks of learning and discovery with Jenna. I dedicated these past two weeks primarily to...
Elisse MikiMay 13, 20196 minJenna Week 2: Freedom of MovementThis week with Jenna has been amazing! She has started opening up to me, which has allowed us to forge a much deeper connection during...
Elisse MikiApr 30, 20198 minJenna Week 1: Balancing Blood Sugar LevelsJenna is an approximately 26yr old Arab/Welsh pony and was acquired by her current owners in September 2012. Prior to this she was used...
Elisse MikiMar 24, 20196 minEquine Therapy: Benefits & EffectsThe field of equine therapy has grown to include a broad spectrum of treatment styles and may incorporate techniques and modalities...
Elisse MikiFeb 25, 20197 minThe Snaffle Bit: A Review Single Jointed and Double Jointed A snaffle, either single or double-jointed is often referred to as the lightest type of bit available...
Elisse MikiFeb 25, 20195 minEquine Motor Control: The Impact of Injuries, Pain, and Imbalance on MovementIt has become glaringly obvious to me that horses suffer many of the same, if not more, dysfunctional movement patterns, than us humans....