Northstar Equine

I want to apologize to anyone who has tried to contact me through Facebook. Please only contact me by phone at 208 420 8339 as I never seem to find time to check my facebook messages!!!

Dr. Misty Parker, owner of Northstar Equine Veterinary Services, will be offering basic equine veterinary medicine at Pleasant Valley Stables - C Barn (10102 N Fairview Rd, Spokane) as of Feb 17th, 2020.

Northstar equine is a growing practice that offers chiropractic, acupuncture, power dentistry, general health care, herd health, WA state brand inspections, wound treatment, and limited reproductive services.

Dr. Parker is committed to a balanced approach to horse and herd health, combining owner education with eastern and western medicine.

Please call for an appointment, on-site or on the farm. By appointment only. (208) 420-8339.

I AM NOW OFFERING VETERINARY SERVICES. Spring vaccines/deworming, dentals, health certs/coggins, reproductive ultrasounds, etc. My schedule is booking fast, please call or text (208) 420-8339 to schedule.

Just a shout out to all my Sandpoint clients. Ill be in your area this Wednesday (the 26th). If anyone would like an appointment I have some availability in the afternoon

I'm debating on buying a laser... just checking to see what kind of client interest I would have in laser treatments...

If anyone is interested in c**t starting/training, I highly recommend Amanda Casper. She is located at Red Top Stables in Post Falls, ID. Call her at (208) 771-1269.

If anyone is looking for c**t starting/training, I highly recommend Amanda Casper. She is located at Red Top Stables in Post Falls, ID. Give her a call at (208) 771-1269

Signs your horse may benefit from
CHIROPRACTIC

Cinchy
After resolving a lameness
Difficulty with trailer loading
Reluctance to pick up a lead
Unwillingness to flex
Favoring one direction
Unwillingness to collect
Tender back
Trouble getting up/down
Decreased performance
"Cold-backed" behavior
Geriatric horse
Abnormal tail position
Changes in posture/stance
Uneven muscle development
Difficulty chewing
Changes in gait
Uneven pelvis or hips
Refusing jumps or backing
Shortness in stride
Heavy on one rein
Poor attitude or an attitude change
Hesitating to do normal things (ex: picking up feet)

CHIROPRACTIC
Can it actually help a horse?

Chiropractic is a form of manipulation used to restore normal movement within the musculoskeletal system in order to restore normal function in the nervous system. It is non-invasive and typically very comfortable for the patient.
How does it work? Well, lets first look at how the body functions. Many things can traumatize joints: falls, flipping over backwards, improperly fitting tack, rider strain, poor hoof care, excessive confinement, breeding, poor dentistry, compensating for other injuries and/or pain, poor conformation and, most often, repetitive movements. Once a joint is traumatized the body tries to immobilize the joint so that it can heal. Through painful muscle spasms and inflammation the body immobilizes the joint, potentially shifting it out of alignment and compressing nerves. This decreased range of motion is referred to as a vertebral subluxation complex if it occurs in the spine and a subluxation complex if elsewhere in the body.
Through gait analysis, static palpation and motion palpation, the subluxations can be identified and then treated with a very specific, high velocity, low amplitude thrust. This will restore mobility, decompress nerves, decrease inflammation and relieve pain.
Most horses will show immediate improvements, however, the height of the improvement is usually 24-48 hours after the adjustment.
Muscle memory/habitual movements take approximately 30 days to re-establish. Because of this I often recommend a 2nd treatment 2 weeks after the first adjustment and, if needed, a third adjustment a month after the 2nd. The more chronic the condition, the more adjustments are needed to restore normal joint motion.
To get the most out of the adjustment, it is imperative to commit to total horse care: involve your farrier and veterinarian for hoof care, dental work, an appropriate exercise regiment and proper saddle and tack fit.

Horses are not my whole life... They make my life whole.