The five rules of lunging horses
Lunging the horse is a great way to keep them balanced and fit, but we need to follow certain guidelines if we want to make sure we are not harming them in the process.
5 ways to improve posture
Here are five ways to improve the horse’s posture when we are not training him. The pther 23 hours matter too!
Having trouble developing topline?
There are many reasons why a horse might have problems developing a good topline. Here are some of the more common ones.
What's the cause behind persistent back pain?
Persistent back pain is an issue a lot of horses struggle with. In order to get rid of it once and for all, we need to understand where it comes from.
Does my horse need groundwork?
Groundwork is crucial for providing the stability and strength that the modern horse needs before he can carry a rider. Here’s why.
How to help horses with arthritis?
Despite the fact that changes in joint cartilage are mostly non-reversible, there are things we can do to keep our arthritic horses more comfortable. Here are some management ideas to help keep these horses more comfortable.
Assessing the thoracic sling.
The thoracic sling is crucial to the horse’s ability to carry the rider, so we need to make sure it is functioning properly. Here are some signs of thoracic sling dysfunction to look out for.
Is your horse at risk for injury?
Injuries rarely happen “out of nowhere”. They are usually a consequence of long-term myofascial dysfunction. Here are some clues that your horse might be headed towards an injury.
The underlying issues
With musculo-skeletal issues, we tend to focus on the dorsal aspect of the horse's body. But very often, the real cause of the problem is hidden underneath.
New Year’s Resolutions
I don't know about you but I for one love New Year's resolutions. As long as they are realistic and not overly ambitious they can bring a lot of joy and be a big motivating factor in the cold winter months.