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What a funny word. Puts me in mind of tiny little cartoon buggies running around our guts.
Actually, did you know that we are MORE “buggies” (bacterial cells) than we are human cells?
The same applies to our horses.
So what, you ask?
I’ll tell you what — those microbiome buggies are the little critters that keep us healthy!
Over 80% of the immune system lies in the gut … in these little gut buggies. And THAT is a HUGE deal!
Our bodies and our horses’ bodies are full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are collectively known as the microbiome.
Some of the bacteria is related to diseases while others are extremely important to the immune system and overall health.
In fact, there are more bacterial cells in your body than human cells. There are roughly 40 trillion bacterial cells in your body and only 30 trillion human cells. That means you are more bacteria than human (1, 2).
In fact, there are up to 1,000 species of bacteria in the human gut microbiome, and each of them plays a different role in your body. Most of them are extremely important for your health, while others can and do cause disease.
In the hindgut of a horse, changes in the bacteria levels through dietary disruption, seasonal changes, stress, or age can lead to colic and laminitis, causing lameness or even death in severe cases. In this study, we profiled bacterial communities from fecal samples collected and submitted by horse-owners participating in the Equine Microbiome Project (EMP) and correlated differences in community structure with feed type, specifically horses eating exclusively hay, pasture, a hay-concentrate mix, or a combination of pasture, hay, and concentrate as reported in EMP metadata surveys. –https://www.j-evs.com/article/S0737-0806(17)30256-3/abstract
So, I ask you – which kind of bacteria are you feeding YOUR HORSE? (Well, and yourself, too — after all, our horses needs their humans to be healthy in order to take care of them, right?)
A very wise man once stated, “All disease begins in the gut.” — Hippocrates
Well, that doesn’t include genetic diseases but we’re talking metabolics here.
Think of Cushings, Insulin Resistance, EMS, Auto-immune, Leaky Gut, and so many more chronic nasties. THESE are the types of diseases with which our domestic horses are challenged more and more each day.
This has a lot to do with the different gut bacteria residing in the digestive tracts, as well as the integrity of the gut lining (1).
According to numerous studies, unwanted bacterial products called endotoxins can sometimes “leak” through and enter the bloodstream (2).
When this happens, the immune system recognizes these foreign molecules and mounts an attack against them, resulting in a chronic inflammatory response (3).
Inflammation is the response of the immune system to foreign invaders, toxins or cell injury.
Suffice to say, diet-induced inflammation has been shown to trigger insulin resistance, leptin resistance (causing obesity), fatty liver disease, and has been strongly linked to many of the world’s most serious diseases (4, 5, 6)
Without going into much more detail and totally bogging down our minds, suffice to say that, once again, Hippocrates was right when he said,
“Let thy medicine be thy food and thy food be thy medicine.”
So now, you know what MICROBIOMES are, how they affect your horses’ overall health (and your own). I guess the question now arises as to … do you want to learn more?
The key questions being … What are you gonna do now that you know this?
Ask me about my WHOLE HEALTH for the WHOLE HORSE protocol.
Don’t be shy. Email to me: gwen.santagate@gmail.com or even call me on the phone +1 860.556.9199 Let’s set up some time to chat further.
I and PENZANCE Partners are now in the planning stages for 2019 Workshops and Clinics.
and more … STAY TUNED!
If you would like to be kept informed as to the happenings here on PENZANCE for 2019, please email to: gwen.santagate@gmail.com and your name and contact information will be recorded for future announcements.
Thank you!
🙂 — We are EXCITED to begin this new journey with PENZANCE Equine Integrative Solutions!
PENZANCE Equine Integrative Solutions is now nestled in the “Quiet Corner” of CT.
A move from Douglas, MA to SW Florida did not pan out the way it was expected. Many factors played into the decision to move back to New England from FL but mostly health reasons for the horses and humans alike.
It was a good move.
PENZANCE now has the room to offer clinics and workshops covering WHOLE HEALTH for the WHOLE HORSE. Equine Natural Nutrition, Natural Balanced Hoofcare, Clicker Training, Faith-based Equine Assisted Personal Development as well as general Equine Connections are all part of what is to come in the spring of 2019. Plans are being put into place to host Guest Experts in the Equine Natural Care, as well. Stay Tuned!
In the meantime, while you are waiting for the exciting new events in 2019, Gwenyth Santagate, founder and owner of PENZANCE Equine Integrative Solutions, offers private and semi-private sessions in all of the above mentioned areas. If you would like to talk with Gwenyth or schedule an introductory appointment (or regular appoinment) please feel free to email to her: gwen.santagate@gmail.com or call her (860) 556-9199.
You are invited to also connect with Gwenyth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwenyth.santagate as well as through a number of PENZANCE Equine groups and pages.
Please — if you have particular workshops or clinics that you would like to see offered here in “The Quiet Corner” of CT, jot them down below in the comments and we’ll see what we can do.
Be blessed.
This was a recording of a full training session. 1st meeting of this horse. ENJOY! Comments and questions are welcomed. 🙂
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PENZANCE is obsessive about offering EXCELLENCE in our HORSE COURSES while, at the same time, keeping them affordable and easily digestible for students of all levels. This means a student may be just getting into the equine world or may have lived most of his or her life with horses. There?s always something new to learn at every level!
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WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT PENZANCE & GWENYTH SANTAGATE:
Jen Kalb
Therapist/Consultant at Intuitive Harmony
Gwen is a superb teacher who provides detailed and accurate educational information in a creative and user-friendly format that is a value for the price. I have recommended Gwen’s classes to several individuals and will continue to do so.
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Kim Wende
CEO | Passionate Horsemanship | Positive Reinforcement | Clicker Training Horses | Equine Iridology
Gwenyth’s classes are great and filled with very helpful information. Gwenyth is a wealth of knowledge and is very willing to help you out.
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Annamaria Paul
Manager at Bose
Gwen is a wonderful teacher. When I first got my horse Jigs, he was pushy and didn’t listen. After a few sessions with her, he became a barn favorite for his good manner and sunny personality.
Gwen trained me I think, not JIGS :). I highly reccomend her.
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Erin Celia
Sales Support at Guardian Life Insurance: Independent Natural Hoofcare Practitioner
I Was Lucky enough to find Gwenyth and her farm when I was seeking out education on hoof care and trimming.
I enjoyed the workshop , her farm, feel I learned a great deal about the equine hoof.
I would recommend taken any of the courses Gwen offers.
you can’t go wrong!
Erin Celia
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Claudia Garner
Helping horse owners to make healthy decisions for their equine friends
Gwen is an innovative horse professional with the capability of thinking outside the box. She has a broad perspective and knowledge of holistic equine health. We definitely need more people like her in this time and age.
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Brian Reid
Owner, Horses Know the Way Home
Gwen,
What impresses me about you is, you look not only at the hoof but the whole horse and the whole horse environment. Who is the owner and where does the horse live and how are they treated and fed.
You stay on top of the the latest research and you follow up with pertinent information in a very timely fashion.
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JOCELYNE, Quebec CAN
“… If it weren’t for you Gwen, my passion for horses would not have grown to what it is today. I started my online lessons with Gwen in 2008 and have taken many lessons with her. She really knows her stuff. My horse is healthy. My other horse, Corado, died of cancer at 18. He may not have lived as long if it weren’t for Gwen. Both of my horses never colicked, their feet were absolutely amazing (with Gwen’s guidance), never lame. … After 5 years of following Gwen’s method, I have proof that she knows her stuff (and if she doesn’t she’ll find the information). Love you Gwen. From Québec Canada”
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RONN, New York :
Hi Gwen,
I first came to you because of my need to get ‘ real “ answers about natural hoof care. Your original Penzance website led me to enroll in your class Natural Hoof Care 101. I knew absolutely nothing at that time and had a horse that had recently foundered.
After working with you I working with you, I came away with the confidence that I had made the right decision to keep my horse as natural as possible, regardless of domestication.
I feel that overall your reasoning has been solid throughout the years and that is why I still call upon you as one of my two ” go to ” mentors regarding anything hoof. The other is K C LaPierre. Beyond the hoof, especially respecting nutrition, Gwen– u da girl !
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JOAN, FL : ”My life and the health and vitality of all my animals has been forever transformed for the better. Thanks Gwen for all you give to all of us. You are a gifted healer and teacher.”
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MA : Thank you Gwen, for your inspiring articles and ideas. Together with Mark Rashid, you are one of the greatest horsepersons of recent times.
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VANESSA, NH :
“I would entrust the care and well-being of any horse, sound or lame, healthy or sick, troubled or at peace, to Gwen Santagate. I give her my highest recommendation because she is one of the most honest, wisest, and most circumspect people I have ever met. She goes the extra mile (or ten) for the horse’s sake and makes every animal’s total well-being her top priority. My horse recommends her, too -four hooves up! – because, thanks to her, and her alone, he is alive and well.”
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Jen Kalb Therapist/Consultant at Intuitive Harmony Gwen is a superb teacher who provides detailed and accurate educational information in a creative and user-friendly format that is a value for the price. I have recommended Gwen’s classes to several individuals and will continue to do so. ———————————————- Kim Wende CEO | Passionate Horsemanship | Positive Reinforcement | Clicker Training Horses | Equine Iridology Gwenyth’s classes are great and filled with very helpful information. Gwenyth is a wealth of knowledge and is very willing to help you out. ———————————————- Annamaria Paul Manager at Bose Gwen is a wonderful teacher. When I first got my horse Jigs, he was pushy and didn’t listen. After a few sessions with her, he became a barn favorite for his good manner and sunny personality. Gwen trained me I think, not JIGS :). I highly reccomend her. ——————————————– Erin Celia Sales Support at Guardian Life Insurance: Independent Natural Hoofcare Practitioner I Was Lucky enough to find Gwenyth and her farm when I was seeking out education on hoof care and trimming. I enjoyed the workshop , her farm, feel I learned a great deal about the equine hoof. I would recommend taken any of the courses Gwen offers. you can’t go wrong! Erin Celia ——————————————– Claudia Garner Helping horse owners to make healthy decisions for their equine friends Gwen is an innovative horse professional with the capability of thinking outside the box. She has a broad perspective and knowledge of holistic equine health. We definitely need more people like her in this time and age. ——————————————- Brian Reid Owner, Horses Know the Way Home Gwen, What impresses me about you is, you look not only at the hoof but the whole horse and the whole horse environment. Who is the owner and where does the horse live and how are they treated and fed. You stay on top of the the latest research and you follow up with pertinent information in a very timely fashion. ——————————————– JOCELYNE, Quebec CAN “… If it weren’t for you Gwen, my passion for horses would not have grown to what it is today. I started my online lessons with Gwen in 2008 and have taken many lessons with her. She really knows her stuff. My horse is healthy. My other horse, Corado, died of cancer at 18. He may not have lived as long if it weren’t for Gwen. Both of my horses never colicked, their feet were absolutely amazing (with Gwen’s guidance), never lame. … After 5 years of following Gwen’s method, I have proof that she knows her stuff (and if she doesn’t she’ll find the information). Love you Gwen. From Québec Canada” ——————————————- RONN, New York : Hi Gwen, I first came to you because of my need to get ‘ real “ answers about natural hoof care. Your original Penzance website led me to enroll in your class Natural Hoof Care 101. I knew absolutely nothing at that time and had a horse that had recently foundered. After working with you I working with you, I came away with the confidence that I had made the right decision to keep my horse as natural as possible, regardless of domestication. I feel that overall your reasoning has been solid throughout the years and that is why I still call upon you as one of my two ” go to ” mentors regarding anything hoof. The other is K C LaPierre. Beyond the hoof, especially respecting nutrition, Gwen– u da girl ! —————————————– JOAN, FL : ”My life and the health and vitality of all my animals has been forever transformed for the better. Thanks Gwen for all you give to all of us. You are a gifted healer and teacher.” —————————————- MA : Thank you Gwen, for your inspiring articles and ideas. Together with Mark Rashid, you are one of the greatest horsepersons of recent times. —————————————- VANESSA, NH : “I would entrust the care and well-being of any horse, sound or lame, healthy or sick, troubled or at peace, to Gwen Santagate. I give her my highest recommendation because she is one of the most honest, wisest, and most circumspect people I have ever met. She goes the extra mile (or ten) for the horse’s sake and makes every animal’s total well-being her top priority. My horse recommends her, too -four hooves up! – because, thanks to her, and her alone, he is alive and well.”
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Mutual respect or fearful respect? Which is it for you; for your horse?
When teaching children we try to have patience and be clear in our instructions. We keep our voices soft, our eyes, soft and our hearts compassionate.
When teaching horses we see alot of bats, whips, flags, chasing round and round, angry faces, incongruent body languages … all in the name of ‘natural horsemanship’.
Let me tell you what happens when you’re trying to ‘train’ a horse using forceful equipment and language … (meaning mind body and heart language)
Horses are meant to remember every single flight or fight moment … that is, whatever cause them to feel as if they need to flee, jump away, startle away – they remember.
Always.
That’s just simply the way their survival system is formed.
We humans are much the same.
PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This occurs from those momentary flight or fight events.
Every flight or fight event for the horse is woven into the tapestry of the brain … forever.
This response actually triggers a chain response in the brain and body.
It’s a ‘whole body’ response.
Never forgotten.
When a horse apparently ‘succumbs’ to a scary thing and ‘submits’ to the human causing the scary thing, the horse embeds a PTSD moment into his brain .. forever. And now, forever, he’ll try to avoid that PTSD moment, in some manner, out of fear.
Because the horse submits some say now the horse is ‘respectful’ or some say now the horse is ‘desensitized’.
But somewhere, sometime, somehow down the line, the horse will have a PTSD recurrance moment that is unconsciously connected directly to the initial ‘training’ moments that cause the PTSD in the first place.
This is not ‘respect’ when a horse responds to a harsh cue with, what seemingly appears to be, a ‘correct response’.
This is fear based reaction.
This becomes a classically conditioned response of fear.
A horse moves out of the human’s way as a response to being swatted on the face or neck with a hard, rubber bat. A horse swings its butt around to face the human to avoid being kicked in the hindquarters or whipped. The horse moves sideways to avoid the sting of a crop on its side. The horse goes into the trailer to avoid the ‘punishment’ of not going into the trailer.
The list goes on.
The horse is ‘obeying commands’ but not out of respect.
He’s “obeying” out of fear. He is AVOIDING pain, discomfort, fear.
PTSD is a funny thing .. for humans and for horses. It can rear its ugly head with a totally uncontrollable response and do so ‘out of nowhere’.
Not something anyone wants when riding or working around horses.
Horses that TRULY respect the human will try like crazy to avoid stepping on the human, running the human over … and will try like crazy to please the human; to get the ‘right’ answer. The horse will be bright and alert and happily engaged with the human as he is with a friend of his own kind. He will try to figure out what is being asked and willingly stay with the human to find out the answer.
Just like humans, horses want to feel ‘good’. They will repeat behaviors and try to recreate situations that made them feel good in the past.
Positive reinforcement goes a long, long way in teaching children AND horses …
Being *rewarded* for a “correct” response vs. being “punished” for the “wrong” response.
Is that how we teach our children?
Is that how you teach your horse?
If you’d like to learn more about positive reinforcement and how to create and develop a life-long lasting PARTNERSHIP with your horse, simply ask me.
I will help you. I will help your horse and together, as a team, we’ll make it happen.
Are you facing challenges with your horse?
Would you like a stronger connection with your horse?
Do you have a horse that is balky, pushy, spooky, unfocused, or unable to perform at his highest standard?
Do you have a horse that suffers from PTSD from a former situation and you’re not sure how to handle it?
Do you have a phobic horse? i.e. claustrophobic, won’t load on trailer, scared of flags, whips, buggies, doesn’t want to be touched, won’t allow hooves to be handled, head shy, ear shy, what-have-you?
I’ve worked and studied with some of the best horsemanship masters and lived with horses of all ages, breeds, and disciplines for over 50 years. I can help you overcome these obstacles with your horse in a gentle, ‘natural’ and positive manner-one that is strongly effective and understood by the horse AND … you.
Serving the Lee, Charlotte and Collier, Glades and Hendry counties.
I will help you using PENZANCE horses on my farm in Cape Coral or will travel to your farm to teach you how to form an incredible bond and connection with your own horse and how to overcome the challenges you’re presently facing.
Now accepting appointments for 2016. Please contact me through email: gwen.santagate@gmail.com
or by phone: 239-573-9687.
Available for demos and workshops for your club or equine organization and offering Consultations, Natural Hoofcare, Homeopathy, Herbal, Essential Oils and Bodywork for rehabilitation and well-being. You can find me here:
(239) 573-9687 or through email: gwen.santagate@gmail.com
Gwenyth Santagate
3564 Andalusia Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL
239.573.9687
gwen.santagate@gmail.com
WHOLE HORSE CONSULTATIONS:
(includes full evaluation of current situation and recommendation of resolution.)
One time ACUTE consult: $50
WHOLE HORSE BODYWORK & HEALING: $55
(+ Travel charges if applicable.)
TRAINING & EAPD (Equine Assisted Personal Devlopment) COACHING SESSIONS:
FREE LANCE PRIVATE: ……… $65 HOURLY
(1 – 1 1/2 HR. SESSIONS). Mileage fees may be added at the rate of $1.50 per mile over 10 to get to appointment.
ON FARM PENZANCE PRIVATE: (PENZANCE HORSE) ……… $50 (1 to 1 1/2 HR SESSIONS).
FREE LANCE SEMI-PRIVATE: ……… $50 HOURLY
(1 – 1 1/2 HR. SESSIONS). Mileage fees may be added at the rate of $1.50 per mile over 10 to get to appointment.
ON FARM SEMI-PRIVATE: (PENZANCE HORSE) ……… $45 HOURLY (1 – 1/2 HR SESSIONS).
FREE LANCE GROUP: 3 ppl or more: ……… $40 pp. HOURLY Maximum of 6.
ON FARM GROUP: (PENZANCE HORSES) 3 ppl or more: ……… $35 pp. HOURLY Maximum of 6.
DISTANT COACHING/COUNSELING ONLINE: ……… $250 for 4 sessions
INTEGRATIVE HOOFCARE INSTRUCTION:
(Includes full tuition and registration to NHC101 Home Study Course which must be reviewed/completed PRIOR to practicum training.)
Practicum with a PENZANCE Horse or Your Own Horse
PRIVATE HOOFCARE INSTRUCTION: ……… $350 PER DAY
(10 am – 4 pm)
SEMI-PRIVATE HOOFCARE INSTRUCTION: ……… $250 PP. PER DAY
3 person HOOFCARE INSTRUCTION: ……… $200 PP. PER DAY
INTEGRATIVE HOOFCARE:
EVALUATIONS & CONSULTATIONS: ……… $50 per hour
(will work with your veterinarian and/or farrier for rehabilitation of pathological conditions. Trimming of pathological hooves extra charge. Trimming only on well-behaved horses. If horse needs ‘training’ to be able to have his or her hooves handled for care then training charges apply.) (+ Travel charges if applicable.)
HOMEOPATHIC CONSULTS: ……… $150 initial consult & one followup.
This entails going over horse’s history, diet, husbandry/management etc. in detail (I’ll send a form for you to complete and you’ll answer in detail then return to me via email attachment.), research into your horse’s individual constitutional needs, recommendations as to what remedy is suggested along with other complementary herbs, foods, changes in management that might be effective for your horse, phone calls (totaling up to 1 hour) when needed (all other communication is through confidential email), and resources as to where to purchase the prescribed remedies and herbs. It also includes a ‘distant healing’ session in the form of Quantum Touch/Energy work and should I receive anything from your horse in terms of communications then I will include that in my workup to you. The followup will include whatever additional recommendations might be determined after the initial treatment.
PHOTO HOOF EVALUATIONS: ……… $75 initial full eval. with followup review. You will receive emailed copy of written evaluation, corrections needed and suggested followup care.
SPEAKING & DEMO ENGAGEMENTS: ……… $250
WORKSHOPS & CLINICS: Arranged per individual event. (Travel fees may be incurred.)
**On Farm Workshops and clinic fees will be posted per event.
DISTANT HEALING: ……… $50 per session
COMMUNICATION: ……… $50 per session
