Rowena’s Equine Pulse Therapy

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

How good was Lenny!! Well done to Bob and the team 👏👏

24/04/2026

The Gut-Brain Axis and Equine Back Pain - A recent study found that people with back pain—without significant disc degeneration—had reduced diversity in their gut microbiome.

The Gut–Disk Axis

Chronic low back pain doesn’t always come from what we can see.

A recent study found that people with back pain—without significant disc degeneration—had reduced diversity in their gut microbiome.

Less diversity means fewer bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids, which help regulate inflammation and maintain the gut barrier.

As that balance shifts:

* Inflammation can increase
* The gut becomes more permeable
* Systemic signals reach distant tissues

Including the spine.

This may influence:

* Tissue sensitivity
* Nerve response
* Pain perception

The spine isn’t isolated.
It responds to the state of the whole system.

How Does This Relate to Horses?

This raises an interesting question for horses.

We often see:

* Pain without clear structural cause
* Sensitivity that doesn’t match imaging
* Changes in movement that don’t resolve with local treatment alone

The gut, the nervous system, and the tissues are not separate conversations.

They inform each other.

If internal inflammation shifts:

* Tissue tone can change
* Sensitivity can increase
* The body may organize differently under load

From a bodywork perspective, this matters.

Because what we feel in the tissue is not just mechanical.
It reflects how the system is being regulated.

Sometimes the change we’re looking for isn’t only in the structure.

It’s in the environment the structure exists within.

https://koperequine.com/digestion-starts-with-the-nervous-system-how-massage-supports-the-gut-brain-connection-in-horses/

22/04/2026

Catching up with my old mate Badger 🥰

21/04/2026

This was a huge module which took me quite a while to knock off. I always thought I had fairly good knowledge of the muscular, skeletal, digestive and respiration systems but Ive Definetely learnt a lot more about that plus the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, reproductive and lymphatic systems!! 🤯

19/04/2026

This is a great stretch I often share with clients for SI and gluteals. Maija’s videos are great as she demonstrates how gentle a stretch or any of her work is.

17/04/2026

Great to see a couple of clients horses winning at Alexandra Park last night. Well done to all involved 👏👏

15/04/2026

Me and Joe enjoying some PEMF and a cuddle this morning 🥰🏇🏿🏇🏿

09/04/2026

Bingo snoozing with the red light poll cover on 😴😴

07/04/2026

Check out our red light boots in action at Lock Racing. Red light therapy is great for recovery after intense training sessions. It works by stimulating the way cells process light and providing them with energy so the body can maintain optimum function. Oh and they look cool 😎

Red Light Therapy 🔴✨

We’ve been incorporating red light therapy into our routine and really liking the results so far.

Using both red light bell boots and a handheld red light device, it’s a great way to support recovery and keep the horses feeling their best.

🔴 Bell boots with red light – perfect for targeting the lower limbs, helping with circulation, reducing inflammation, and supporting recovery after work.
🔴 Handheld device – allows us to focus on specific areas like backs, shoulders, and any tight spots that need a bit of extra attention.

It’s non-invasive, easy to use, and something we can add in alongside our normal routine—whether it’s after trackwork, treadmill sessions, or on quieter recovery days.

The horses are loving the extra care, and anything that helps keep them happy, comfortable, and performing at their best is a win in our books 🙌🏼

Always looking for ways to leave no stone unturned for our team 💪🏼

07/04/2026

Rainy days are for racehorse hugs!! Just joking I mean working inside!!
It’s getting to that time of year where I need to know if you have access to good shelter so we can work when it’s raining. I’m happy to rearrange appointments due to bad weather as I can not get my machine wet.
So if you are a new client booking an appointment let me know if you have shelter and if your horse is happy and settled in there for us to work. Thanks 🙂🥰