Infinity Equine

11/11/2025

11/05/2025

Such a beautiful ending to a full work day. Truly blessed to be able to work with the most amazing creatures and those who trust us with them.

Lauren Poteet & Christina Hall Equine Osteopath back at it!

11/03/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞!

While Lauren Poteet and Alison Meadows judged dressage at the St. Augustine Pony Club Harvest Fest, Christina Hall Equine Osteopath and Vanessa Helvey traveled to Minnesota and Wisconsin.

It was wonderful seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones — thank you all for trusting us with your incredible horses!

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
Infinity Equine will be serving PA, DE, VA, NJ, and MD through the holidays. If you’d like to be added to our schedule, please contact us!

If you’re located in 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮 and interested in Equine Visceral Osteopathy, reach out to Vanessa Helvey.

10/27/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Lauren Poteet! 🎉

Help us in wishing a very happy birthday to Lauren Poteet — an absolute anchor in Infinity Equine and a true advocate for the horse. Lauren never falters in her dedication and always puts the horse first.

We’re so grateful for all you do — the horses are lucky to have you!

Happy Birthday, Lauren!

10/23/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 💯 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁? Subtle imbalances, tension, or internal restrictions can show up as changes in movement, behavior, or overall comfort—often before obvious signs appear.

Starting the 2nd Week of November, we’ll be staying local through the holidays — serving MD, PA, DE, NJ & VA! If you’re in these areas, now’s the perfect time to schedule before we begin traveling again after the holidays.

Available Services:

Equine Dentistry
Equine Osteopathy
Equine Podiatry

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A Whole-Body Approach

Equine Osteopathy looks at the entire horse—not just isolated symptoms—to uncover and address the root causes of imbalance.

Unlike chiropractic care, which focuses mainly on spinal adjustments, osteopathy works to restore balance across all body systems. An equine osteopath evaluates and supports the joints, muscles, ligaments, fascia, organs, and more—promoting optimal function and well-being.

💬 Common Question:
What’s the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?

Chiropractors primarily adjust the spine.

Osteopaths are trained in all body systems and use a broad range of techniques, including soft tissue work, cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and joint mobilization.

Osteopathy also helps detect subtle imbalances early—supporting your horse’s health before issues develop into major problems.

Curious to learn more or ready to schedule?
📩 Reach out—we’re always happy to answer your questions!

10/18/2025

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10/13/2025

🌱 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩?

Most horses don’t need to be on a dry lot—but grass often gets blamed for problems that usually come from other sources. Let’s clear that up!

NSCs (nonstructural carbohydrates) include simple sugars, fructans, and starch. They’re a key energy source, but too much at once can spike blood glucose and insulin, stressing the body and contributing to IR (Insulin Resistance) and PPID (Cushing’s) (Frank et al., 2014; Kentucky Equine Research).

Too often, concentrated feeds are overlooked. Many include molasses, soy, wheat middlings, corn, beet pulp, and synthetic vitamins—ingredients that can worsen insulin spikes and interfere with metabolic health (Forage vs Concentrate: Effects on Insulin Response, 2017).

Horses are designed to graze continuously. They thrive when they have 24/7 access to forage (grasses, not legumes) and can self-regulate their intake (LSU Study, Horse Journals).

❌ Restricting forage leads to engorging, insulin spikes, digestive stress, and even long-term metabolic issues (Frank et al., 2014).

✅ Continuous access supports stable metabolism, digestive health, and mental well-being. Grazing naturally reduces stress, frustration, ulcers, and undesirable behaviors like wood chewing or aggression (PubMed 2002; Mag Online Library, UK Vet Equine).

The right forage matters. Grasses are easiest for horses to digest and use efficiently. Legumes like alfalfa can be useful short-term but may overload protein and calcium, affecting thyroid, kidneys, and metabolism over time (Forage vs Concentrate: Effects on Insulin Response, 2017).

Take-Home:
● Feed grasses 24/7
● Offer forage-based meals
● Provide bioavailable macro- and micronutrients

This supports the whole horse—digestive, metabolic, hormonal, and emotional health—helping them thrive inside and out (LSU Study, Horse Journals; Frank et al., 2014; Kentucky Equine Research).

09/28/2025

Osteopaths Vanessa Henvey & Christina Hall will be in 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙩𝙖 & 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 29𝙩𝙝 – 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 4𝙩𝙝.

We are excited to share that an 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙡 course will be held on November 2nd in Minnesota. If you’d like to attend, please reach out for details.

During our visit, we will also be seeing client horses for Equine Osteopathy, Equine Osteopathic Dentistry, and Podiatry. We have minimal spots remaining, so please contact us soon to reserve time on our schedule.

We look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones along the way!

09/26/2025

𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝘂𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀)

Scratches, also called mud fever or pastern dermatitis, is a condition that shows up as inflammation, scabbing, and crusting on a horse’s lower legs. It is often linked to bacteria (such as Dermatophilus congolensis or Staphylococcus), fungi, and sometimes viruses or mites (UC Davis Center for Equine Health). While environment and hygiene are major factors, an important question remains: why do some horses tolerate even the harshest conditions while others develop problems so quickly?

From an osteopathic perspective, this comes down to more than just the outside influences we see, touch, and smell. Yes, we notice the scabs and inflammation outwardly, but a whole other environment exists inside the horse—the “internal environment.” This internal state is just as important, if not more (Animal Osteopathy Worldwide).

The body constantly works to maintain homeostasis—balance within all systems. When balance is present, the horse can withstand external stressors. When the body is already struggling to maintain that balance, outward symptoms like pastern dermatitis appear. It isn’t just “bad luck”—it’s a sign that the body cannot properly manage additional challenges (The Whole Horse – Equine Osteopathy).

For example:
A horse on a diet high in sugars and synthetics may develop circulatory issues. Good blood flow is essential to keep tissues healthy. If circulation is hindered—like stepping on a hose—the tissues don’t receive proper nutrients, leaving them vulnerable to bacterial or fungal infection. Over time, those areas become “weak links” where problems like scratches can arise ([Geor & Harris, Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition, 2013]).

As osteopaths, we know no imbalance exists in isolation. The whole body is connected, and if one area is compromised, others are affected. When we assess a horse, we look for what’s not moving as it should—whether in musculoskeletal structures, visceral organs, or fascial tissues ([Barral & Croibier, Osteopathic Approach to Animals, 2009]).

Common contributors to pastern dermatitis include (but are not limited to):

• Poor diet and nutrition imbalances ([Geor & Harris, 2013])

• Hoof imbalances ([Clayton & Hood, Equine Veterinary Journal, 1987])

• Thoracic inlet restrictions ([Barral & Croibier, 2009])

• Dental imbalances (involving the entire stomatognathic system) ([Staszyk & Gasse, Equine Veterinary Education, 2004])

• Cranial, sacral, or visceral restrictions ([Barral & Croibier, 2009])

By addressing these underlying imbalances and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, we can often resolve not only the skin symptoms but also the internal struggles that allowed them to develop in the first place.

If you’re frustrated with recurring scratches or mud fever, we’d be happy to help with a consultation.