How the horse chooses to use his body while resting can tell us a lot about issues he might be having. Pay attention to how your horse stands when he is relaxed.

Slow, postural work should be the basis for a balanced horse, but faster gaits have their benefits too.

Elbow pain is very common in horses who struggle to use their front end correctly. It is a problem many riders are unaware of, so it's important to educate ourselves on signs of elbow pain.

The area where the girth lies is a very important one from a biomechanics point of view. Restrictions here can have a negative effect on front limb biomechanics, which is why it’s important to address any restrictions here on a regular basis.

Taking care of the myofascial system during the transition from shod to barefoot is crucial for long term success.

Findings of diagnostic imaging do not always match the symptoms. This can make rehab especially tricky.

Diet has a huge impact on overall health. When dealing with any kind of health issue, make sure you consider changes in diet too.

Some horses seem chronically tight, even with regular bodywork and appropriate work. In these cases, it makes sense to look at the broader picture and consider other contributors to fascial tightness.

While long rides in walk might seem like a good idea, they can also have negative effects. Here’s something to keep in mind.

Seasonal changes can be hard for some horses, especially the ones suffering from metabolic issues. Here are some things to be mindful of during this time.

Here are some things to be mindful of when picking an equine professional to work on your horse.

Hypermobility can cause a lot of problems in the rider as well. If you’re on the flexible side, never ignore back pain, even if it’s mild.

Nociplastic pain can be tricky to resolve. We can take some notes from human therapies, but we do need to adjust them to horses. Here are a few ideas on where to start.

A lot of training and behavioural issues stem from pain, but sometimes finding the true cause of pain can be tricky. This is especially true because pain does not necessarily reflect tissue damage.

When performance issues are quite subtle, it can be hard to know who to call for help first. While this does depend on the individual horse, here are some general pointers. 

While it might seem that horses need a firmer form of bodywork, or else nothing will happen, this is often not the case. Gentle bodywork can actually achieve more in a shorter time.

Horses have a hard time in the heat, so it’s ok to ease up on our training and spend some time doing fun activities.

Senior horses can benefit from bodywork, but it needs to be adjusted to their specific needs. 

Here are a few ideas on how to strengthen the thoracic sling in a very casual, non-complicated way.

How the horse chooses to carry his head can tell us a lot about what is going on in his body. Here’s a few tips on reading head position.