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How to help overly alert horses
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How to help overly alert 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.

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Your horse got injected – now what?
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Your horse got injected – now what?

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.

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Digestive issues and back problems?
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Digestive issues and back problems?

Here is another example of how everything in the body is connected. Digestive problems and lumbar issues often go hand in hand. 

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Support for stressful situations
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Support for stressful situations

Stressful situations can't always be avoided, so it's important to help our horses cope with them as best as possible. 

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Neuropathic pain – what is it and why it matters
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Neuropathic pain – what is it and why it matters

Not all pain is created equal. Neuropathic pain can have dire consequences on the horse’s well-being and is potentially the main culprit of explosive behaviour.

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Want to mobilize the neck? Here's how!
equine bodywork Katja Porenta 7/18/24 equine bodywork Katja Porenta 7/18/24

Want to mobilize the neck? Here's how!

The neck can be a source of pain and stiffness which is why many riders try o use exercises to make it more supple. Instead of bending the neck sideways with the use of reins or carrots, here is a better way to do it.

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