Susie & pony Chloe

I am a pony-mom. The pony is called Chloe and she is a very treat-motivated, cute and fun-loving pony. These qualities became somewhat detrimental.

You see, earlier this summer, fun-loving Chloe sported all her best moves in the pasture and she got a small injury on one of her front legs and the vet ordered stall-rest. On stall-rest Chloe fought boredom with eating, we felt so sorry for her and fed her too many treats the consequence hit hard.

Chloe was diagnosed with Laminitis on June 27, 2019. It was caught early, we had the best help from our trainer, the barn, our vet, farrier and all humans turned into combat mode, healing and icing her legs nonstop.

Sad pony. Sad child.

Today, four months later, the great news is that Chloe has muscled through the illness. About one month ago we started to ride her again. But, Chloe is on a strict diet and acted “hangry”. She greeting us frustrated and full of teen-pony hormones. Despite her clean bill of health, our Chloe had become hard to please, even for us; “her people”.

This was when I met Susie. Susie is an experienced horsewoman, she has an incredible horse sense and runs a private barn. She is also a certified Equine Massage Therapist and uses the BEMER Veterinary blanket in her work.

Susie and I discussed the origins of Laminitis, it’s similarity to autoimmune disease and we both felt curious to see if BEMER and equine massage could help our frustrated, “hangry” pony in her recovery.

The BEMER group shares the following effects on their website, and out of many benefits these two bullets really caught my attention:

BEMER blanket: Improved micro circulation

And then this one:

BEMER blanket: Supports parasympathetic processes in the organism

On day one, Chloe was carefully introduced to the BEMER blanket.

First BEMER session. Susie comforts a suspicious pony.

During her first, five minute session, we already observed a different pony. The very extrovert and antsy mare stood completely still and blinked very slowly — this day Susie also massaged a few meridians carefully.

Two minutes after Chloe was returned to her stall, she laid down. She slept a lot that day - stretched out, quiet as a mouse. We were so happy to see her relax.

Susie created a treatment plan for Chloe, the plan included several visits, sometimes up to three times a week. The visit included either a BEMER session, a double BEMER session and sometimes Susie added a meridian point massage of Chloe’s treatment plan.

The month of her life

My son said:”I think she is happy again!” and I will agree that the BEMER treatments have improved pony Chloe’s life. Even if she still feels hungry, she is much more relaxed, about food, her rehab work, our grooming routine and life in general.

I have never seen a horse nap and stretch that much — but I take that as a good sign.

Bemer blanket: Promotes relaxation and regeneration after exertion

Chloe’s rehab training is a combination of natural horsemanship and basic dressage. The pony’s top-line is much more relaxed which has improved her gaits and overall well-being.

Today, Chloe walks soundly with a lovely rhythm. Rider: Hilda Donahue.

Bemer blanket: Optimizes exercise through increased suppleness

Even today, I will be the first to admit that I do not fully understand how the BEMER blanket works, but I do recognize a happy and healthy pony.

Susie combines the Bemer treatment with equine massage including meridians. Pony enjoys.

Together, Susie’s equine massage and her BEMER blanket have improved Chloe’s (and our) life quality immensely and I highly recommend Susie’s services.

Helene Dudley
Orlando, Florida.