Case Studies

Lynn Henry, Author and Inspirational Teacher:
“I use iridology as a valuable tool in helping to asses the “whole horse”. For example, - one client called me because she was having behavioural problems with her horse. He had become very unsettled and spooky. On meeting him the first thing I saw was a very underweight horse. There were many issues which needed to be addressed for his overall well being. Dealing with his weight was an obvious place to start. By being able to show my client the acidic nature of his digestion mapped in his eye, I could help her to understand how this was causing weight loss and making him very uncomfortable. She could then see that this would affect his behaviour. Changing his diet and stable routine was enough to change his attitude so that we could work on other problems, and with greater success.”

Oscillator
When Catherine examined Oscillator he had been suffering from an allergy for over a month, with his whole body covered in lumps. He has been treated with strong doses of steroids and antihistamines, and although there had been some improvement whilst on the medication, the lumps returned as soon as the drugs ceased. In addition, he had been showing a lot of discomfort whilst being ridden.

Catherine diagnosed significant toxicity in his digestive system, and thought the most likely cause was protein overload (diet related whilst in his racing yard). Catherine recommended Ellen Colloinson’s Blood Cleanser to detoxify his system. After less than two weeks all signs of the allergy had disappeared. In addition Catherine detected nerve damage, moderate muscle spasm through the withers, spleen, back and pelvis and a current injury to his mid back. A subsequent examination by the physiotherapist  diagnosed suspected kissing spines in his thoracic spine which (after being confirmed by X-ray) are now being treated.

I can recommend equine iridology as an excellent method to assess your horse’s health and to pinpoint the route causes of problems and what can be done to rectify them.
Mary Henley-Smith BHSII & BHS.SM , Yard Manager, Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre, West Sussex

 

Darcy
When Catherine examined Darcy he showed current injuries to his pelvis and  withers, with associated stress lines (indicating muscle spasm) from his pelvis through his back to his withers. The examination showed the seat of injury was in his pelvis. In addition, he showed a partially healed injury in his near side hind leg. He also showed an old injury to his right neck muscles. I was able to confirm that he had recently had an accident in his horsebox, and was undergoing treatment for a pelvic injury, and an injury to his nearside hind leg. Catherine’s findings were very accurate and backed up what my vet and chiropractor had found.
Jo O’Connor, Surrey

Jackson
We had Jackson examined as Catherine was coming to see my other horse. We were not aware of any particular problems, but not knowing much about his history we were interested to see what Catherine would find. Catherine’s examination of Jackson showed a blockage in his liver and kidneys, some toxicity in his digestive system, markings through the right pelvis, left pelvis, a current and old injury in the right withers / shoulder are, significant muscle spasm through the neck muscles (compensating for the withers and pelvic injuries), mid back injury right side with associated muscle spasm. The results of Catherine’s analysis were subsequently backed up by my Vet Chiropractor. After treatment from the chiropractor, boiled nettle juice to help the kidneys, herbal bute and liver herbs Jackson is progressing very well and has a new lease of life! I would recommend an iridology assessment for all horses.
Jo O’Connor, Surrey

Trooper
When Catherine examined Trooper I was impressed that she asked for no history except for his name and how long I had had him. She detected moderate Radii Solaris through both eyes (head region) indicating a worrier/ thinker temperament. In addition, very large Corpra Niagra (black shapes covering the top of the pupil) covering most of his pupil were detected, which Catherine explained would affect his vision and recommended an eye sight test. She explained that this may make him spooky, as he was likely to have restricted vision in his Right eye. This was spot on as he is a real worrier and can be very spooky! Catherine could tell that Trooper was not a ‘good doer’ (unusual in a Welsh Section D), as he had a weak digestive ring. Again, this was very accurate as I struggle to keep his weight on. She also detected strong inherited kidney weakness in the right eye, with associated tenderness over the kidneys on both sides. Catherine asked if he was nappy to girth (which he was) and recommended a course of Ellen Collinson kidney herbs. I was amazed at the difference these made, within a week Trooper was completely happy to be girthed.

I would recommend that every horse owner has an annual iridology check to determine any developing health issues and to ensure that the feed and management regime is suiting your horses. It is quick, non invasive and yields excellent and immediate results.
Julie Hazlewood, Surrey