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Emmett For Horses
How Can Emmett Therapy Help My Horse? The EMMETT Technique is a unique therapy involving the application of light pressure on specific points to affect immediate release in surrounding muscle tissue. In the equine world, balance and pain-free movement in

Barefoot Hoof Care
What Is Barefoot Trimming? Barefoot trimming is a trimming style that emulates the normal wear of a horse in a natural/wild environment (ie brumby mustang). Barefoot hooves are designed by nature to expand and contract during each stride. This movement

Holistic Horse Care
Happy, Healthy Horses A Holistic approach to horse health encompasses the following : Nutrition and diet: A simple low-sugar diet, with appropriate minerals & salt, plus 24/7 access to grass or hay. Movement: Horses are designed to move. Access to
Professional Care & Advice For A Healthy Horse
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Why Choose Coulson Equine Services?
We are a certified and insured team of barefoot trimmers in North Queensland. With 10 years experience and successful treatment of a wide range of conditions, you can be confident we will give the best ‘natures trim’ for your horses.
Angie is a qualified Equine Emmett Practitioner – providing alternative treatment for pain relief, diagnosing unusual behaviour and correcting muscular issues that have resulted in your horse being unable to perform certain movements. Eliminate the need for pain medication for horses – by using muscle release therapy.
We have the knowledge and experience to confidently advise you on Natural Horse Care – supporting your journey as a horse owner, through natural treatment, optimal nutrition and ideal environment.
Why Emmett Therapy?
Do you prefer that your horse is treated naturally? Using gentle techniques that address the root cause of the problem?
Emmett pressure release technique is an ideal way to treat lameness, saddle soreness, uneven gait and lack of performance. It is a unique therapy which involves light pressure on specific points. This gives instantaneous relief in the associated muscle tissue – freeing your horse from discomfort.
It improves recovery from workouts and helps your horse achieve peak performance. Also improving the skin and coat of your horse.
Why Barefoot Hooves?
Natural hoof care and bare-foot hoof trimming aim to mimic natural wear so is often carried out on a more frequent basis than traditional pasture trims.This keeps the hoof in the optimum shape at all times.
Most farriers will do what is called a “pasture” trim. They basically nip away any long hoof wall from the bottom of the foot, trim the frog and rasp it all flat, then nail on a shoe.
“Barefoot” or “Natural” trims are a bit different. The sole and frog are usually left to exfoliate on their own, since the dead material will help protect the sensitive tissues inside the foot. The hoof wall will not be trimmed flat to the sole (except for special reasons as needed), but will leave a few millimetres, that is then beveled, or angled to prevent chipping and flaring.
A good natural trim will mimic the wear patterns that a horse would have if our domestic horses were able to move enough over rough ground to self trim. Since our domestic horses live in unnatural situations, the need for a trim arises.
Horse Care – Environmental & Nutritional Advice
We have many years experience in discovering the environment factors that will make your horse’s life both safer, and more conducive to being in a happy, healthy condition. Let us guide you to create optimal living conditions for your horse or herd.
Just like people, horses require good nutrition to give their best performance. We have formulated nutritious feeding programs, and supplements that help your horse look and feel fabulous