Veterinarian Specialising in Spinal Health for Horses
About Dr Ian
– Dr Ian was raised on a farm in North Central Victoria, Ian graduated with a Veterinary Science degree from Melbourne University in 1980. After 10 years in veterinary practice his dissatisfaction with spinal treatment options led him to pursue training in chiropractic and acupuncture.
After several short courses here in Australia in the early 90’s and a 10 week study tour with some of the best teachers of chiropractic and acupuncture America in 1993, Ian was on a one way trip to become one of the best qualified veterinarians in chiropractic and acupuncture in Australia.
For the past 16 years Ian has had a full time practice treating spinal problems in horses and spinal problems and arthritis in dogs.
Peer education is very important to Ian. As well as teaching post graduate “Spinal Awareness” courses for veterinarians he is one of the principal lecturers at the Graduate Diploma of Animal Chiropractic course run via RMIT University. Saddle fitting too is one of his major concerns. He has been joint principal lecturer at the Accredited Saddle Fitters of Australasia Accreditation and Advanced Accreditation courses since 2000.
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Ian’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Hear what we want to hear and believe what we want to believe
Time Stamp
01:22: – Ian’s specialty is?
02:44 – It is a tendency to examine according to habit according to what we know
03:35 – We hear what we want to hear and believe what we want to believe
05:03 – Why Ian decided to do further study in spinal work
07:05 – Do you have a break in study
08:53 – There are different interpretations that Ian does not agree with by vets and layman
09:36 – Important to have a different perspective
10:42 – Misunderstanding and myths, the saddle and girth may be a problem
12:30 – Kissing spine is related to saddle fitting
13:07 – The horse maybe uneven in the stride or short hind leg
14:42 – Common patterns lead back to the birth trauma in foals that may lead to pain
16:05 – Need to contact a spinal practitioner – see Ian’s website
1758 – Acupuncture treatment on horses
19:16 – Foals only have chiropractic, grown up horses have the works
21:10 – After one treatment the horse shows improvement in behaviour and in other ways
22:50 – Horse Care – saddle fitting and suitability is super important
24:09 – Lunging on a pole
24:44 – Speaking in Germany about back pain and in Poland about acupuncture
27:03 – Back problems in horses have a major influence on horse performance, behaviour and longevity and that there needs to be more importance in the way people look at caring for their horse. That said it is important to look at a deeper level at the spinal column and not smooth over the surface. Realise that back problems are the major cause of lameness therefore cost the owners more in dollars and care
28:40 – Could there be more in the Veterinary syllabus about spinal care.
30:15 – Contact details see below
Ian’s Contact Details
Phone: 0417 115 677 or +61 417 115 677
Website: http://www.spinalvet.com.au/
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