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.

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. 

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

Understanding the anatomy of the thoracic sling is essential in our ability to make good decisions when it comes to training our horses.

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.

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 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.

A lot of issues in the modern horse are caused by the way we keep and own them, but not everything is our fault. Some common issues can be seen in foals and predate our training.

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.

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.