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 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.

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

Not all pain is created equal. Neuropathic pain can have dire consequences on the horse’s well-being and is potentially the main culprit of explosive behaviour.

Stress is bad for so many things, including locomotive problems. A stressed horse will be more likely to overextend the base of his neck, causing many issues.

Tight muscles are most often a symptom, not a standalone issue. Whenever we are dealing with recurring tightness, we need to ask ourselves - what is the body trying to protect?

Is there such a thing as too much muscle development? You bet! Here is why it’s important to differentiate between two major groups of muscles.

The feet impact the body and the body impacts the feet. When dealing with dysfunction, it is crucial to address both.

A neutral spine enables the horse to move with ease and suppleness and allows him to use his body in an energy efficient way.

The poll, the TMJ and the teeth influence each other in a big way, so it's important to always address all three when addresing one of them.

Problems in the hind end often go unnoticed, until we end up with an injury or a sore back. Here are some red flags to look out for.

Prevention is better than cure. Implementing strategies to prevent poll issues from occurring is much easier than dealing with dysfunction after it occurs.

The poll has a huge impact on the entire body, which is why issues in this area can cause dental imbalances, problems down the neck and even all the way down to the feet.

The neck of the modern horse is a sensitive structure that can be damaged by improper riding. We need to be very careful not to create dysfunction in the neck.

In terms of connective tissue properties, horses can be either temple dancers or vikings. Knowing what type of horse you are dealing with, can help you make better training decisions.

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.

Asymmetry can often be a sign of dysfunction, but is it always bad?

We talked a little bit about what a hunter's bump is and how it occurs. In this post I want to delve a bit more into the practical aspect of dealing with this issue.