A simple exercise you can do with your horse to release some front-end tension and address the nervous system.

The nervous system is an important component of restoring functionality in a body and should not be overlooked. Exercises that target the nervous system are gentle, but very effective.

The quite common issue of sticky stifles very often indicates an unbalanced hind end. It needs to be addressed not only through strengthening but by re-balancing the biomechanics of the hind end.

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.

How long should we work our horse on the lunge?

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.

If we take the traditional approach and focus all of our attention on the injured tendon, neglecting the rest of the horse's body, we might be able to make it better, but for how long?

Have you ever been told that your horse needs a flexible, bendy spine in order to perform all those amazing athletic feats that we ask our horses to do?

Here are some tips on how to keep your senior horse fit and moving well in the winter months.