Is your saddle hurting your horse’s back?
Pinpointing the root cause when your horse seems “off” can be challenging. Here’s how to figure out if his saddle is the problem. Consider the…
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How rider weight affects your horse
Rider weight is less important than skill when it comes to protecting your horse’s spine. If we were sensible, we would be riding cows, not…
Hands-on methods to improve your horse’s mobility
Try these simple do-it-yourself approaches to enhancing mobility in your equine companion. As specialists in equine performance medicine, we have observed – case after case…
Study shows that rider weight does not affect horse’s ability
New data from a study in Denmark concludes that rider-to-horse weight ratios may be more lenient than previously thought. Ever wondered if your weight is…
Dust off those ground poles!
Ground poles are often underutilized but they can play a major role in turning your horse into an athlete. A little imagination combined with this…
Emerald – another shelter success story
This abandoned puppy was found tied to a pole by her snout, but she’s not letting her scars dictate her future. In late February, 9-month-old…
Bringing your horse back from retirement – ensuring a smooth and safe transition
A horse may be “retired” from regular activity for any number of reasons. Perhaps the kids have outgrown or lost interest in him. Maybe she…
Acupuncture for the cold-backed horse
A sore back is a common complaint in horses, and can occur for a variety of reasons. Acupuncture can be a helpful therapy for the…
Retraining the trailer-trashing horse
Does your horse paw, kick, or thrash around while he’s in the trailer? This destructive behavior, also known as trailer-trashing, can be can be reshaped…
Pilates for riders — postural awareness and support
Good posture is essential to good riding, and it prolongs the health of your back! Pilates can help you achieve and maintain correct posture in…
How your dog eats can affect his oral and spinal health
Did you know that the way your dog eats can affect the health of both his spine and mouth? Here’s what you need to know…
Abnormal equine posture
Understanding abnormal equine posture and how rehabilitation intervention can help. Why should we care about posture in horses? Because posture affects the complex interactions of…
