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Can your horse relax his neck?
functional anatomy Katja Porenta 10/31/24 functional anatomy Katja Porenta 10/31/24

Can your horse relax his neck?

Just like us, horses carry tension in their neck and shoulders. Here is an idea to start exploring what happens if we ask the horse to let go.

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Relax your neck
functional anatomy Katja Porenta 10/24/24 functional anatomy Katja Porenta 10/24/24

Relax your neck

We tend to carry around excess tension in our neck and shoulders. In my experience, horses do the same thing. What happens when we let that go?

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How often should you get your saddle checked?
tack Katja Porenta 5/2/24 tack Katja Porenta 5/2/24

How often should you get your saddle checked?

Saddle fit is crucial to soundness and performance, so make sure to get your saddle checked regularly by a qualified professional.

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Not all muscles are created equal
functional anatomy, training Katja Porenta 4/4/24 functional anatomy, training Katja Porenta 4/4/24

Not all muscles are created equal

Is there such a thing as too much muscle development? You bet! Here is why it’s important to differentiate between two major groups of muscles.

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Sticky stifles
equine bodywork, functional anatomy Katja Porenta 2/1/23 equine bodywork, functional anatomy Katja Porenta 2/1/23

Sticky stifles

The quite common issue of sticky stifles very often indicates an unbalanced hind end. It needs to be addressed not only through strengthening but by re-balancing the biomechanics of the hind end.

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Flexibility vs. Stability
biomechanics Katja Porenta 12/12/22 biomechanics Katja Porenta 12/12/22

Flexibility vs. Stability

Have you ever been told that your horse needs a flexible, bendy spine in order to perform all those amazing athletic feats that we ask our horses to do?

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