Poll Recap: Readers Discuss Complementary Therapy Habits

Most readers said they’ve incorporated at least one complementary therapy into their horses’ care.
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In last week’s online poll, TheHorse.com asked which complementary therapies you’ve integrated into your horse’s care. More than 500 readers responded and we’ve tallied the results.

Of the 503 voters, 170 (34%) indicated they’ve integrated chiropractic adjustments or massage therapy into their horses’ health care routines. Another 42 readers (8%) said they use herbal therapy. Twenty-one respondents (4%) said they’ve used acupuncture on their horses, and 157 (31%) readers said they use either a combination of the therapies listed or a different complementary therapy. And 113 readers (22%) said they haven’t or don’t use complementary therapies in their horses care.

Additionally, 55 readers shared comments about their individual situations.

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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