Indications for chiropractic care may include: difficulty or refusal to turn, raise or lower their head; pain when grooming, petting or daily movements; stiffness or spasm; refusing or resisting leads, jumps or obstacles; shortened strides; decreased performance; stumbling/tripping; changes in behavior.

Chiropractic adjustments for dogs and cats $50

Chiropractic adjustments for horses $100

Cold laser Therapy alone $50 or if in addition to an adjustment $10

A: It is often a case of "Bio-Mechanical Mirroring." As a rider, your pelvis is your primary communication tool. When you are suffering from lower back pain or stiffness, your body naturally guards that area, often causing your pelvis to rotate or tilt to one side to avoid discomfort.

Because your horse is sensitive to the slightest shift in your weight (your seat bones), a rotated pelvis sends conflicting signals. You might be asking for a left lead with your legs, but your hips might be blocking the horse's upward lift or weighting the wrong side due to your own misalignment.

The horse isn't refusing to be difficult; they are physically restricted by the imbalance in the saddle. In our practice, we often find that "behavioral" issues or lead refusals resolve quickly once both the rider’s and the horse’s structural alignments are addressed. We look at the team as a single athletic unit.

A: Cold Laser Therapy (technically known as Photobiomodulation) provides a non-invasive way to manage pain and accelerate healing without medication. It works by introducing specific wavelengths of light into the tissue, which stimulates the cells to produce more energy (ATP). This boost in cellular energy "fast-tracks" the body's natural repair process.

We often use it to address:

Soft Tissue Injuries: Sprains, strains, and tendonitis (common in agility dogs and performance horses).

Chronic Pain: Managing inflammation from arthritis or hip dysplasia.

Post-Activity Recovery: Reducing soreness after a competition or heavy work.

Wound Healing: Speeding up the closure of surface wounds or post-surgical sites.

Because it is painless and quiet, it is an excellent option for animals that are anxious or sensitive to touch. It can be used as a standalone treatment or combined with chiropractic adjustments to help muscles relax, allowing the adjustment to hold longer.