Performing an assessment to identify the source of pain or discomfort in our animals

One the first things we learn in our Photonic Heath training is to perform an assessment to trouble shoot the location of the animal's pain or problem.  

If you are a Photonic Health user, the first thing you should consider before red lighting your pet, is doing an assessment, a step that is often overlooked.

An assessment is a vital part of the success of the Photonic Light session. 
Why is this so important? When our loved ones , both furry and not so furry don’t look or feel well, instinctive nature kicks in. We do what we know to fix them-to help them feel better. We do this in a variety of ways. Usually our first hurdle is to determine what the core problem is, then we troubleshoot from there. Our not so furry loved ones can verbalize what hurts or what is bothering them, which provides us valuable information that allows us to nurse them back to health. Where as our furry loved ones only have a limited ability to communicate with us. When a horse bucks, pins it’s ears back, kicks out when the farrier is trimming him, or flinches when we brush him, (this applies to dogs, cats, cows, goats, ect.) we sometimes discard this as the them being crabby, sassy, mean, or disrespectful. But is that really the truth? If you have a pet that does any of these, it is important to delve further into the root cause of the behavior-what is he trying to tell us that he cannot verbalize. This is where your assessment will come into play. It will allow you to identify areas of concern you may have not known existed otherwise. Listed below is the video link giving basic instruction on how to preform an assessment on both the horse and dog. These will apply to all four legged creatures. Here are a couple of videos from Photonic Health explaining how to assess your pets prior to red lighting. 

Horse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T66vsJgB8nE 
Dog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds-Qkr9YEyc

For more information, click on Photonic Health 

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February News and Event Updates - Nouvelles de février et calendrier des évènements

In the news for this month:
The Parelli Intensive Foundation Clinic now a 3 part series, a Pat Parelli clinic, and more learning opportunities about natural health therapies!  Check out our updated event schedule.

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Les nouvelles de février:
Le Stage Intensif est maintenant une série de trois formations, un stage avec Pat Parelli et de nouveaux évènements pour en apprendre plus sur les produits naturels! Voyez notre cendrier des évènements à venir.

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Equine Ulcer Treatment - Before and After by Mark DePaolo, DVM

I have suspected that one of my horses has been having ulcers and hind end acidosis issues for a while now, and after doing the easy palpations explained in this video, my suspicion has been confirmed.  This is a great way to check a horse for ulcers and other digestive issues without having to resort to an endoscopic exam, where the vet inserts a tube with a small camera ending to scope out the horse's stomach, a procedure that requires sedation and can be quite uncomfortable for the horse, not to mention expensive.

Diet and stress are two major factors in the development of ulcers.  My horse is on a forage only diet with minerals, no grain or carbohydrates, so I can rule out this cause.  However, this year she has been through a series of traumas requiring aggressive medical treatment, not to mention the stress associated with long term stall rest, the medication and the extensive traveling we have been doing across the USA and Canada.  Not to mention the frequent changes in forage and environment inherent to this type of lifestyle.

I started treating her with a Miracle Clay solution, some of the herbs listed in the video and essential oils and will be looking into adding aloe vera juice and the other herbs to her diet.  Red lighting the sensitive points as well as CV12 is also effective.

If she does not show significant improvement in the short term, then I would consider adding a course of medication as suggested by Dr. DePaolo after consulting my own vet.




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Décembre 2014 - Voeux des Fêtes, idées de cadeaux, évènements à venir, rabais sur les forfaits de leçons d'hiver, et encore plus!

2014 se termine, réaliser vos objectifs, idées de cadeaux et un nouveau départ en 2015!

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Cliquez ici pour voir le diaporama de ma revue de l'année 2014

Au plaisir de vous revoir en 2015!

December News - Wrapping up 2014, achieving your goals, gift ideas and looking ahead to 2015!

Holiday Greetings, Gift Ideas, Upcoming Events, Winter Lesson Special and more!  

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Click here to see a slideshow of my year in review

See you in 2015!

Announcing a Horseless Workshop Series in Havelock, Quebec!

As promised, I am announcing the first series of horseless workshops to be held in my new home in Southern Quebec.  As I celebrate my return to Quebec, I hope to see many of you there!

Come discover Parelli Natural Horsemanship and the language of the horse, and learn more about the HorsenalityTM model, a revolutionary concept developed by Linda Parelli to help you better understand your partner and build a stronger relationship.  In our 4th workshop, we will present the principles of caring for horses in a natural way as well as alternatives so your horse can have the best care while remaining true to his nature.

You can sign up for one or more workshops, and we offering a great deal for those who book their spot for all four dates in the series.

Come and learn without having to haul a horse!
Now being held in our new high end facility in Havelock, Quebec

Horseless workshops are a fun and practical way to learn without having to worry about hauling a horse. You will attend a conference and take part in discussions and practical simulation exercises in an indoor facility, sheltered from the weather.
Workshops are generally comprised of a presentation, exercices and games and a Q&A session.

We will hold a demo with a horse at the Havelock location.

Please note the date change for workshop 4, there was an typo in the initial post. 

• 2 November:  Start a relationship, build a partnership (learn about Parelli)

• 9 November:  Discover your horse's HorsenalityTM (Part 1)

• 23 November:  Advanced HorsenalityTM (Part 2)

• 14 December:  Natural Horse Care and Management

Workshops are open to all. Please note that there may be prerequisites in some cases.PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME.
Workshops will be held on Sundays from 1 to 4pm.  Best deal if you book for all four dates.Hurry, space is limited!
For more info and registration forms, visit http://vifargent.com/horseless-workshops/

 I look forward to seeing you there, and please share with your friends who love horses!

Curing acute colic and injury with Photonic Therapy

Another great story about #PhotonicTherapy success: 

This morning, one of the working students here at Avalo Farm knocked on my trailer door asking for help as one of the mares appeared to be colicking and the owner Michelle is away teaching for the weekend. 

I immediately grabbed my ProLight and chart booklet and headed out in the rain. Indeed, the mare looked quite ill - she was thrashing trying to lay down, kept looking at her flanks and her gums looked very pale, showing signs of intense pain and shock. 

I did the colic points twice and within minutes she was less agitated and her gums started to pink up. I followed up with wellness points and when the working student showed up with a sedative shot, she was coming out of it and we decided she did not need to be medicated. 

Half an hour later, she was calm, looking for food and her gums were back to normal. She is now resting comfortably under a shelter with a blanket, since it's a cold rainy day here and she was shivering.

It is so great to have this fabulous tool right at hand in my first aid kit, I cannot tell you how many times I have helped horses with it, including when I stopped the hemorraging on my own horse after she tore her pastern and nicked an artery on a wire fence 2 months ago. The light has also helped me accelerate my own healing from my back injury last month. More information on the Photonic Therapy tab of this site!

Menina's injury 2 days after it happened

3 layers of sutures, all the way to the artery

Menina's injury 2 weeks later, after 4 days of transport to Florida

2 months later, the scar is now barely visible!

Faites cadeau à votre cheval de la santé optimale! Give your horse the gift of optimal health!

In December's newsletter:

• What is optimal health?
• Photonic therapy, a tool for life!
• Have you considered essential oils?

Take advantage of our year-end specials!

Dans l'info-lettre de décembre:

• Qu'est-ce que la santé optimale?
• La thérapie photonique, un outil pour la vie!
• Avez-vous songé aux huiles essentielles?
• Meilleurs voeux pour les Fêtes

Profitez de nos soldes de fin de saison!

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Geneviève Benoit offers seminars and workshops on natural horse management, as well as on using Photonic Therapy and Essential Oils.  Contact us for more info and to set one up. 

Ce mois-ci:

Deux bonnes façons de garder votre cheval en bonne santé! 

• Votre cheval reçoit-il une alimentation équilibrée?
• Connaissez-vous la thérapie photonique?

Une bonne nouvelle!  Économisez désormais sur les frais d'expédition du complément équilibré Le Cheval au Naturel.

Cliquez ici pour lire l'info-lettre de septembre! Click here to read the September newsletter!

This month's news:

Two great ways to keep your horse in good health! 

• Is your horse receiving a balanced diet?
• Are you familiar with Photonic Therapy?

And a bit of great news!  Save money on shipping if you purchase The Natural Horse Daily Balanced product.