🎥 Behind the Scenes with Dr. Sturtevant: Electro-Acupuncture in Action 🐴⚡️ In this video, Dr. Sturtevant demonstrates electro-acupuncture—a powerful therapy that blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern technology to support equine health and recovery. 🔍 What Is Electro-Acupuncture? Electro-acupuncture involves the insertion of acupuncture needles at specific points (acupoints) on the horse's body, followed by the application of a gentle electrical current through those needles. The te

How To Fix Your Horse’s Separation Anxiety At one of my clinics, there was a horse that displayed some separation anxiety behaviors in his stall. He was pawing, raring up a bit, and even kicked his hay bag. Sometimes this behavior can be heightened if they are overfed and underworked. Separation anxiety can happen at any point when a horse has been taken away from somewhere he feels safer (with another horse and/or place). In this video, I’m going to show you clips of this horse and talk about w

Dr. Devereux: Using Acupuncture Diagnostics in Equine Sports Medicine The focus of Dr. Devereux's practice in sports medicine and an essential aspect of this practice is lameness exams; during these exams, the horse's gait and movement are carefully observed on as they walk, trot, and canter in a circle. This comprehensive evaluation also includes assessing their response to limb flexion tests, walking and trotting a straight line. However, it's important to note that lameness can extend beyond

Ever wondered what an equine acupuncture session looks like? 🐎✨ In this session, you’ll see how I carefully place the needles to target key points, helping this horse feel and move better. Acupuncture can help with pain relief, muscle tension, and even stress in horses, making it a great addition to their care routine! #EquineAcupuncture #HorseHealth #SherwoodStablesNZ #NewZealandEquestrian #HorseGram | Sherwood Stables NZ