If you are curious to try some bodywork moves on your horse, but are unsure how to approach it, here are some basic guidelines to help you on your way.

Here is a closer look at the ingredients of teaching good posture – communication, coordination and strength.

Teaching good movement can be a daunting task. Breaking it down into smaller goals will help us stay on the right path and train in a systematic way.

Most bodyworkers will recommend a break from work following a bodywork session, but this does not mean the horse should be kept in a stall.

Coming back from in injury can be scary, so here are some things to keep in mind to reduce the risk of re-injury.

There are so many bodywork modalities out there it can be hard to choose the right one. Here are some things to consider.

Here are five ways to improve the horse’s posture when we are not training him. The pther 23 hours matter too!

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.

Most modern sports horses are hypermobile, meaning that their joints have an excessive range of motion. While big movement might seem impressive, it can cause a lot of issues down the road.

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.

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?