Sleep deprivation in horses is a topic that is only starting to be discussed more widely, and it might be more prevalent than we think. Here are some signs to look for.

While static posture can tell us a lot about how the horse uses his body, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Here is an example of a well-functioning horse with poor static posture.

A neutral spine enables the horse to move with ease and suppleness and allows him to use his body in an energy efficient way.

You've addressed the pain, you've checked saddle fit, but the horse is still acting up while being tacked up. What now? The answer lies in the nervous system.

Rehabilitating a girthy horse can be a long process. The most important thing is to address the cause.

The poll, the TMJ and the teeth influence each other in a big way, so it's important to always address all three when addresing one of them.

Horses are perfectly capable of living outdoors in the winter months, as long as some basic conditions are met.

Problems in the hind end often go unnoticed, until we end up with an injury or a sore back. Here are some red flags to look out for.

Lunging the horse is a great way to keep them balanced and fit, but we need to follow certain guidelines if we want to make sure we are not harming them in the process.

Proper rug fit is very important as an ill-fitting rug can cause a lot of tension in the front end. In the long run, this can negatively impact your horse's performance and wellbeing.

In the second part of the tendon injuries blog, we explore the role the hooves play on the health of the tendons.

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.