Stretching has many benefits, but we do need to know what we are trying to achieve and which exercises are appropriate for our specific horse.

If you decide to try running with your horse, you need to keep some things in mind in order to avoid making (potentially dangerous) mistakes.

Going for a run with your horse can be very beneficial, but we do need to go about it in a cautious way, as it can be dangerous.

Working with youngsters is a big responsibility as the early experiences can set the stage for the horse's wellbeing later in life. This is why we have to take care to avoid some common pitfalls.

Rotation of the hind limb in walk is a very common sight in horses. There are many factors that contribute to it, and if we want to address the issue properly, we need to take a multi – pronged approach.

Carrot stretches, or dynamic mobilization exercises, are something most horse owners are at least vaguely familiar with. Perhaps a bodyworker showed them to you at some stage, or maybe you read about it in a how-to article, or maybe you did them without knowing when you were in your trick training phase, teaching your horse how to bow. In any case, most people are aware that carrot stretches are exercises where you guide the horse's head and neck to different positions using a treat, inviting them to take their spine through a varied range of motion. They can have enormous benefits when done correctly, but can also be less than great if not executed properly. Here are some very common misconceptions about carrot stretches.

Back pain should always be investigated and addressed as soon as possible. Here are some things you can do to help the horse feel better while you wait for the horse to be seen by a professional. 

Just like us, horses carry tension in their neck and shoulders. Here is an idea to start exploring what happens if we ask the horse to let go.

We tend to carry around excess tension in our neck and shoulders. In my experience, horses do the same thing. What happens when we let that go?

The pectoral muscles can become tight with thoracic sling dysfunction, lower limb injury or hoof imbalances. Here are a few ways to check if your horse’s pecs are in trouble.

The pectorals are an important group of muscles that we tend to overlook. Understanding a bit about how to recognise dysfunction in this area can help us make better training decisions.

The brachiocephalicus can tell us a lot about what is going on in the horse’s front end, so it pays to be able to observe and palpate it.

The transition from summer to autumn can be a challenging one. Here are some tips for supporting your horse during this time.

Stress is extremely detrimental to horses, which is why we need to do everything we can to mitigate its negative effects. While there are things we can’t change, there are some small changes we can make regardless of our situation.

If you are bringing your horse back to work after a lazy summer, make sure to make a plan first – this will make progress faster and healthier.

Groundwork should not be reserved for the arena only. You can do some wonderful groundwork and set up a good foundation for healthy posture on the trail too. 

Did you know that muscle dysfunction comes in two specific flavours? This is why it matters to address both of them.

Training your eye to spot good posture can be tricky. Here is a closer look at some things to be watching out for.

Because lunging is such a common practice, we often forget how difficult moving on circles is for horses. We need to be aware of this is we want to make sure to teach our horses how to handle the challenge of moving on a bend.

Hypermobility is a very widespread problem in the modern horse world. It comes with a host of health problems, which is why we need to do everything we can in terms of injury prevention.