While tendon injuries often seem to come out of the blue, this is actually rarely the case. Most often, tendons get injured as a result of micro trauma accumulated over time.

Horses that can’t do their job anymore will still benefit from exercise. Instead of letting their muscles go to waste, it is important to keep them active.

The iliopsoas is a group of three muscles that acts as a hip flexor and can often be a source of dysfunction for the horse. Here are some things to keep in mind about this area.

Implementing variable feeding positions to your horse’s environment can have a great effect on their musculo-skeletal system, especially the neck region. Here are some things to keep in mind when setting it up.

Posture is not only the result of training, but how the horse spends his free time too. By manipulating his living environment, we can facilitate good posture even when we are not working with the horse.

Prevention is better than cure. Implementing strategies to prevent poll issues from occurring is much easier than dealing with dysfunction after it occurs.

The poll has a huge impact on the entire body, which is why issues in this area can cause dental imbalances, problems down the neck and even all the way down to the feet.

The poll is an incredibly important area. To really understand it, we have to understand the function of two important joints – the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joint.

A lot of horses have a hard time relaxing and finding comfort in their own bodies. By inviting them into a resting posture, we can teach them that it is ok to relax and let go of the tension in their bodies.

Horses are really good at hiding pain, so we need to be able to hear the slightest hints of discomfort. Here are some common red flags to look out for.

Many horses are constantly in an alert state and have trouble relaxing. Taking the time to relax and do nothing can be very beneficial.

Tight hamstrings is a very common issue in horses, but simply treating the tightness might do more harm than good.

Kissing spines as a diagnosis has become quite popular in the past decade. Much like arthritis or navicular syndrome, it's a horse owner's nightmare. Some research suggests that a third of riding horses have some level of kissing spines, which is an astonishing number.

With a little effort, small properties can be turned into great track systems. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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.