Hair analysis is a non-invasive system of investigation which uses a small sample of hair to test energetically for the certain issues. The results allow you to make changes to your horses lifestyle and diet which will allow their body to function to its best ability.
I started analysing hair two decades ago after I was helped by another hair analysis practitioner when I was extremely unwell. I then went onto study with her first with humans and then went onto specialise in horses.
Hair analysis is most useful when you can't find the source of the issue, many people come to me after they have worked with their vets with no conclusions or to run my recommendations alongside as it will throw up where the imbalances lie i.e. deficiencies, emotional/mental health (this hugely affects our horses physical bodies) Misalignments in the body (Hair analysis can identify specific therapies/treatments to help with horse's current issue)
I currently offer two tests:
Deficiencies & Dysbiosis, Laminitis, Cushings, EMS Support Test
£95
Checks fore/hind gut function, Dysbiosis (Dysbiosis means it is a situation where inflammatory and toxin-producing bacteria have colonised in the gut) In horses, this may manifest in spookiness, unwilling to go forward, colitis, abscess's, sensitivities, allergies, EMS, laminitis, colic, ulcers and other clinical situations this is extremely common and presents in about 65% of horses/ponies)
I will check for loss of beneficial bacteria, overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, loss of overall bacterial diversity, as all have a role to play in the horses health.
I also check absorption/ immune/liver/kidney/pancreas/hormone/pituitary function, I also test for deficiencies in all amino acids, minerals, vitamins and fatty acids as deficiencies here can also contribute to imbalances and disease.
It's also important to review horses current diet and I will test I will also review your horses current diet/supplementation and check to see how beneficial they currently are, many people are spending money on supplements that aren’t really contributing to the health of the horse!
The above test includes report, recommendations to rebalance the horse and telephone consultation to go through my findings with you where I will identify areas that your horse maybe struggling health wise and why, so that the report will give you a better understanding as to why your horse has that specific problem/issue.
Full Analysis/Pre Purchase Of Horse
£115
Clients find this very helpful when purchasing a new horse as it checks fore/hind gut function, dysbiosis (as explained above), microbiota function (Imbalances here severely effects the health/behaviour of your horse)
Absorption, Immune System, Lymphatic System, Hormones, Ovaries, Brain, Heart, Thyroid, Eyes, Lungs, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Pituitary, Muscle Efficiency Whole Body Ligament Function In Legs, Connective Tissue Function, Collagen Efficiency, Jaw, Teeth, Whole of Back, Bone Health In General, Hoof Health, Joint Health
Check For Deficiencies Amino Acids, Minerals, Vitamins & Fatty Acids, Recommended Therapies If Needed, Review Emotional/Mental Health, Review Current Diet And Its Efficiency
I will also provide recommendations of various supplements that will help rebalance your horses health and as clients of mine I am able to offer you discounts from 15% - 45% depending on which supplements your horse comes up for.
The above test includes report and telephone consultation to go through my findings with you where I can identify the areas that your horse maybe struggling health wise and why, so that the report will give you a better understanding as to why your horse has that specific problem/issue
If you have a full analysis I will also identify if your horse is currently picking up on your emotions/past trauma as this actually impacts on your horse's health as well as their behaviour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pull the hair from the root or can I just cut it?
No, the hair simply acts as an energetic representative of the body which is easily accessible for testing.
Will you provide recommendations on what to do following the results of analysis?
Yes I will recommend various products/supplements/flower essences to help put your horse back into balance.
How long will it take?
Depending on how busy I am, I try to provide you with the results of the analysis within a week of receiving the hair sample, samples go into a first come first served system and I work from there.
Would you like to know how to do hair analysis for your horse?
For those that are interested I am just working on putting together an equine hair analysis course (it will be online) for the everyday horse owner looking at identifying deficiencies and gut imbalances in your horse if you would be interested in knowing when this course goes live please do email me kerry@equineconsultingclinic.co.uk
What is dowsing?
Dowsing is an ancient practise and has been used for many years for finding water, site surveys and supporting health. I have been trained to dowse for healing for over 20 years! I started with humans and then went onto specialise in horses which involves using a pendulum to identify imbalances in the body’s energy fields and can look a specific areas such as fore/hind gut, immune, liver, pancreas, kidneys, deficiencies etc etc. By asking specific questions about health issues a dowser can pinpoint areas of weakness and imbalance and suggest ways with supplements and certain nutrients that can restore harmony to the body. This practice can complement other forms of healing, such as Reiki or acupuncture.
Please see The British Society Of Dowsers website for more information on this fascinating art.
For those that are interested I am just working on putting together an equine hair analysis course (it will be online) for the everyday horse owner looking at identifying deficiencies and gut imbalances in your horse if you would be interested in knowing when this course goes live please do email me kerry@equineconsultingclinic.co.uk
" I’m really not sure where to start as I don’t have the words to thank Kerry enough.
So here goes…. We knew something wasn’t quite right with Alfie but couldn’t pin point exactly what was going on, mainly lack of stamina and fence chewing continuously, so I contacted Kerry to enquire about a hair analysis.
Kerry was so helpful, explained how it worked answered all my questions (some may have been silly)
When the test came back I was shocked at how out of balance he was and what he was deficient in. I then had a call from Kerry to explain the report in full. I followed everything Kerry said with supplement recommendations and even a change in feed. Kerry also gave links where to purchase the supplements from.
We still have a little way to go but WOW the difference in Alfie has been beyond amazing. Thank you so much for all you help Kerry it’s really appreciated, we had a few laughs and blonde moments along the way, but I honestly can’t thank you enough for everything!"
Sharon came to me with regards to her boy Topper, Topper was presenting as very sound sensitive to high pitch noises, he would startle and go on high alert, he was also spooking and scooting forward, a metal clang would be the worst for him.
Sharon was currently using ear pomms when travelling & a sound flyveil for hacking.
Sharon messaged me with an update......
" Hi Kerry, he is definitely less reactive and dramatic to noise now. Normally if I tied him up outside stable and when a horse comes into the barn he would react to the shoes on concrete but now other than looking to see which friend is coming, his whole stance is more relaxed."
" Hi Kerry, hope you are well. It's only been a week of Mo taking all his supplements, and I can already see a difference, and I'm starting to feel a difference under saddle too.
He is so much more relaxed and not anxious. He's less mouthy and bargey. Just generally more happy.
His droppings have also improved in consistency, smell and colour.
I'm excited to see how this pans out."
Briony came to me for a hair analysis as Kala had had stomach ulcers twice squamous and glandular. Since January she has also had constant reoccurring foot abscesses in all 4 feet, she was also struggling with her confidence.
Briony messaged me with an update......
" Hiya, quick update Kala has finished on the Vit C, taurine and the zeolite also both Bach flower remedies. She has another week on the glutamine and 2 weeks on the Restore, am I right in thinking that she stays indefinitely on the Microbz? She is doing great. Much happier and more relaxed and confident in herself and she lets me brush both sides of her now too!"
"I contacted Kerry as my horse was diagnosed with mild shivers (which would explain why every time I mounted him he felt like he was going to kill me and completely explode – which he had on more than one occasion) having severely damaged my confidence, my neck and torn my rotator cuff I had decided if this didn’t work – he may well be a field ornament as I don’t seem to bounce anymore. Kerry hair tested him and explained all the issues he had which was ironic as from the outside he has always looked amazing but from the inside he was deficient in so many things – he also lacked energy and push whilst riding.
Six weeks on and I have a completely different horse – one that I can ride – one that is taking me forward and enjoying his work, one that feels stronger and is pushing more from behind and one whose behaviour has completely changed – I will never be able to thank Kerry enough for all that she has done for us
I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone who has a troubled horse"
" Struggling with confidence, horse being irrational and not focused consider EFT & Hair Analysis to help both of you!
My name is Pippa I’m 46 and Quinn is my first owned horse since I have owned him for 2 years. Quinn was an ex high level show jumper, Quinn was sold as a happy hacker and let’s say he was pretty much anything but. Quinn has had a full vet work up with me and had treatments to make him as comfortable and pain free as possible to ensure his behaviour and reaction was no longer physical.
After a couple of falls I lost my confidence and the thought of getting on Quinn and doing anything frankly made me want to be physically sick, the panic attacks were becoming more frequently and I faced the truth that Quinn was and is probably the wrong horse for me. However the thought of PHTS or selling him and just passing his problem on just didn’t feel like the right and kind option for my boy he had worked super hard all his life and deserved more from his final home.
I started to explore other options to help Quinn our issues were with both of us and if we had any hope of surviving together I was willing to try something that might not be within my usual scientific approach. I read about Kerry on FB and her EFT and thought I had nothing to loose by trusting in her methods which explores past traumatic experiences which may account for my anxieties. Kerry’s method allowed me to leave behind events and develop a strategy to help me before I rode to start to break the cycle of fear. It taught to me realise it’s ok not to be ok and build on the positives we managed on every ride and schooling sessions. Without a doubt I would not be where I am now without it, infact I’m fairly sure Quinn would not be here and I would have hung up my hat and boots.
To try and help Quinn I decided to try the hair analysis carried out by Kerry. Quinn’s assessment showed he was deficient in several amino acids and B vitamins that could account for his inability to process the world outside the show jumping ring. After several weeks of specific supplements I could see the evidence that Quinn was thinking a little different and making better decisions and choices with what I was asking him to do. I’m am by no means saying he is a reformed horse and is not still spooky at times but mostly he feels more relaxed and I could even say enjoying hacking. I have had Quinn’s hair reanalysed following the supplements and he is now more in balance and most importantly I feel that we have a future together.
I truly feel that Kerry’s input gave me the confidence to be kind to myself and not give up, and the hair analysis tried a new approach to refocus Quinn. If you have lost your confidence please try talking to Kerry and see if she can support you. If you have a horse that makes questionable choices again try hair analysis you never know it might just work