Equistar Rehab

07/23/2013

After spending some quality time with my sweet baby girl, I will be returning to work staring August 1. Please contact me at melissa@equistarrehab.com if you are interested in helping your horse feel his/her best!

06/22/2012

Horses' legs are at the mercy of a lot of potential blows--the strike of an opposite leg's overreaching stride, the impact of a solid fence, the unexpected encounter with a sharp object in the field. This article evaluates horse boots and research.... 

06/07/2012

Think core work is only for people? Not quite! Your equine partner can benefit from their own set of strong abdominal muscles. Give Equistar Rehab a call today to learn more about how your horse can turn a hay belly into a "six pack" - (510) 847-9115 or melissa@equistarrehab.com.

03/18/2012

Show season is around the corner! Why not have your competition partner checked out to make sure he/she is in top shape? Call or email Equistar Rehab to customize a conditioning program for your horse. 510-847-9115 or melissa@equistarrehab.com.

03/01/2012

Kinesio tape in action!

03/01/2012

Thanks to all for making Equistar Rehab's first talk of 2012 a success!

02/08/2012

Cardiovascular fitness is just one aspect of a well-rounded athlete. Does your horse work out his/her heart like they should? Contact Equistar Rehab to help create a personalized fitness program for your horse. Why shouldn't you help your horse achieve their full potential? Call 510-847-9115 or email melissa@equistarrehab.com today!

02/03/2012

Interested in learning more about the many benefits of Kinesio tape? Contact Equistar Rehab! Call 510-847-9115 or email melissa@equistarrehab.com.

02/03/2012

Enjoying the benefits of Kinesio tape.

01/11/2012

A good article about leg protection.

Boots and bandages can help protect a horse's legs and provide some support, but they shouldn't be relied on as a substitute for good conditioning. With this in mind, horse owners reach out to use every available technology to protect a horse's limbs... 

01/11/2012

Tip of the week:

*Consider changing your horses's leg protection. Or ask yourself, "is it even necessary"? While conformational flaws predispose some horses to interference injuries, others are able to travel injury free. It is a good practice to ask yourself if you horse falls into the "protection needed" category. If you compete in a discipline where injury is likely (ie. eventing, reining, or show-jumping) then choose a boot that helps pull heat away from the tendons. Traditional boots can increase heat around the tendon sheath and cause more harm than good. There are a number of products on the market now designed to help "cool" the lower limb during exercise.

Interested in knowing if your horse's conformation predisposes him/her to injury? Call Equistar Rehab for a conformational analysis. 510.847.9115 - serving the entire Bay Area.