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 belly lift is a very popular core strengthening exercise, but for some horses it might not be appropriate.

Chronic stress can do a lot of damage to the horse’s body and mind. Here are some strategies that you can implement to reduce stress in your horse’s life.

While it can be a great survival strategy, the stress response can do a lot of damage, if it becomes chronic. Its negative effects are both physical and mental.

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

Here is a set of very gentle, but powerful set of techniques that help horses with TMJ discomfort.

Track systems have many health benefits. Here are some I have noticed with my own horses.

Groundwork is crucial for providing the stability and strength that the modern horse needs before he can carry a rider. Here’s why.

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.

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.

Hunter's bumps are a relatively common sight in horses, especially in big warmbloods. Most horse owners know what a hunter's bump looks like, but not many know where it comes from.

Tightness in the neck is very common in horses and it is often caused by restrictions in the fascis. Here is a simple move you can try to loosen up your horse's neck.

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.

Good posture is not something that belongs only in the rehabilitation process. It is good for every horse, regardless of age, breed and workload.

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.

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?