The thoracic sling is a key component in sound movement. Here are three reasons why you need to pay attention to it – regardless of breed, discipline or level of riding.

Muscles tell us a story of how the horse’s body responds to load. Here are some red flags to look out for.

Rehabbing a horse can be very tricky, especially after a lifetime of chronic tension and dysfunction. Here are some things to keep in mind to make the process easier.

Chronic distal limb lameness causes the horse to adjust how he uses his entire body, causing tightness and restriction in the back. Here are a few simple massage techniques you can use to help your horse.

Starting a young horse from scratch can be such a rewarding experience, even more so if you're starting off with a new-born foal. Like a fresh sheet of paper, you get to decide how he will be interacted with, what his environment will be like, how he will be introduced to training. Having that measure of control can be great, but also a bit daunting. There are things that we can do very early in life to ensure our horses have a long and healthy career right from the start. Here are a few tips on managing youngsters to facilitate future success.

A bad saddle can do a lot of damage, which is why it’s imperative to really take the time it takes to find a good saddle. Never forget that fitting a saddle is a dynamic process.

A bad saddle can do a lot of damage, which is why it’s imperative to really take the time it takes to find a good saddle. Never forget that fitting a saddle is a dynamic process.

There is lots of evidence that foals benefit from bodywork just as much as adult horses do. It’s a wise investment for the future to have your foal looked at by an experienced bodyworker.

Balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system is incredibly important in keeping horses with muscle disorders comfortable. Here are a few tips on how to manage these horses.

Overly alert horses tend to have lots of health issues a chronic stress wreaks havoc on their bodies. Here are some ways you can help you horse relax and rebalance his nervous system.

Joint injections play a big role in keeping horses sound, but it’s important to realise that they need to be coupled with rehabilitative exercises if we want them to work long term.

While stretching exercises have their benefits, they are not the only useful exercises we can do with the horse’s legs. The ability to relax the leg in certain positions is an important one. Here is how to test your horse.

For every equestrian, spring is a long-awaited time. Winters are long, cold and muddy and we often run out of time (or willpower) to keep our horses in regular work. When the days start to become longer and warmer, many horses will be brought back to work after a period of rest. Here are some tips for making the transition back to work as easy as possible.

Bringing a horse back from rest and chronic injury can be tricky. The key is to provide plenty of low impact movement to restore suppleness and slowly build muscle.

The SI joints are often blamed for any sort of pelvic dysfunction, but the region is a complex one and there are more factors to investigate than just those two joints.

How soon the horse can return to full work after a bodywork session depends heavily on the severity of the problem. If we are aiming to change long standing negative movement patterns, we need to be patient.

Struggling with downhill movement can be a lack of core strength or it could indicate pain – or both.

During the coldest months of the year, some horses might become a little stiffer. Here are a few ideas on how to keep them as comfortable as possible.

During the coldest months of the year, some horses might become a little stiffer. Here are a few ideas on how to keep them as comfortable as possible.

Unwanted behaviour while being tacked up can be a tough nut to crack. The behaviour can sometimes persist, even though you've eliminated pain and discomfort. Here's why and what to do about it.