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🔗: https://equimanagement.com/research-medical/research/cola-might-help-treat-gastric-impactions-in-horses/

Historically, gastric impaction in horses has a poor outcome. Researchers at Utrecht University retrospectively reviewed cases of gastric impaction to evaluate whether treatment with cola was associated with improved survival.

Of the 125 cases included, 57.6% were discharged from the hospital. Horses treated with cola had a greater likelihood of survival: 82.8% vs. 35.8%. Non-Friesian horses treated with cola had 90% survival.

Word. 😂

Every true horseman’s heart…

Attention Dressage Riders:

Your horse isn't the only one who needs bodywork. 😂
Your horse has had:
Massage
Chiropractic
PEMF
Acupuncture
Saddle fitting
Magnets...

Probably a custom blanket for every temperature between 58° and 61°.

Meanwhile, you're over here surviving on coffee, granola bars, and ibuprofen, wondering why sitting the trot suddenly feels like a personal attack.
If dismounting has turned into a controlled emergency... If you're making noises every time you stand up... If pulling on your tall boots counts as your warm-up...
It's time for massage therapy.
Because your score shouldn't depend on whether your back unlocks before your ride.
Take care of the athlete behind the horse. Your horse has done their part—now it's your turn! 💙

*edit. The rider is Haley Hyska and this is a still from a video I believe Pam Heglund took.

Amazing opportunity for youth recognition!!!! 🤩