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The idea behind Equine Breathing is that, for
many different
reasons,
some horses start to breathe badly and the biochemical imbalances
that arise can result in symptoms and behavioural problems. This
idea has its origins in scientific studies of human respiration
physiology and while equivalent scientific studies on horses have not
not yet been carried out trials
by interested horse owners owners support its applicability to
horses.
Equine Breathing is a
way of reminding and re-training the horse how to breathe correctly.
In horses that chronically over
breathe, it is thought that carbon dioxide levels fall which can cause cell damage and eventually ill health.
Damage caused by low levels of carbon
dioxide is reversible. So increasing carbon dioxide levels by re
training and correcting
the breathing encourages healing, and symptoms can diminish and disappear.
Equine Breathing training reduces the amount of air
breathed in to a more
natural and beneficial level which helps healing.
A simple way to reduce air intake is to cover one nostril at a time with your hand.
This is called the ‘one nostril’ or 1N technique.
Almost anyone can do one
nostril Equine Breathing.
- It is easy to learn,
- requires no equipment,
- horses enjoy it
- and people find it relaxing and
calming.
Equine Breathing enables horse owners
to help their horses in their recovery from a wide range of chronic
conditions, through their
own efforts !
Equine Breathing is an holistic training technique that uses no
drugs or veterinary procedures.
However if you have any concerns its wise
to ask your vet before starting Equine
Breathing so that she/he can advise if its suitable for your horse.
While Equine Breathing may reduce the need for ongoing treatment
do not change any treatments advised by your vet without first
consulting him or her.
Equine Breathing is based on accepted physiological
principles.
Horses enjoy doing Equine
Breathing and become relaxed.
Horses should continue Equine
Breathing training until their breathing has
returned to normal, which
may take some time.
Once the horse has regained normal
breathing they are likely to maintain it unless their breathing is
disrupted by over
breathing
triggers.
The Equine Breather is
a more efficient and effective way to do Equine Breathing. Horses enjoy using
the Equine Breather.
Equine Breathing is inspired by the Buteyko Breathing
method for people, which enables
asthma, eczema, insomnia etc sufferers to recover from their symptoms
and cease using drugs.
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