There are many reasons why a horse might have problems developing a good topline. Here are some of the more common ones.

Strengthening exercises, especially those targeting the core, have become very popular. While we do need to strengthen our horses if we want them to carry us, it is important to…

Working over cavaletti can be very beneficial or very harmful, depending on how it’s done. Using the cavaletti in walk can be a wonderful exercise for horses in re-training.

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.

Unfortunately, girthy horses are very common in the equine industry. While we might be used to the sight of a horse pinning his ears while the girth is fastened, this is far from normal. There is always a reason behind girth aversion, and we owe it to the horse to find it.

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.