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Releasing the key areas
equine bodywork Katja Porenta 3/6/25 equine bodywork Katja Porenta 3/6/25

Releasing the key areas

Three important junctions in the horse’s spine are key to healthy back mobility. Here are some gentle techniques to help release any tension in these areas.

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What can the braciocephalicus tell us?
functional anatomy Katja Porenta 9/26/24 functional anatomy Katja Porenta 9/26/24

What can the braciocephalicus tell us?

The brachiocephalicus can tell us a lot about what is going on in the horse’s front end, so it pays to be able to observe and palpate it.

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Every pull-back incident is a big deal
injuries Katja Porenta 5/16/24 injuries Katja Porenta 5/16/24

Every pull-back incident is a big deal

A horse pulling back while being tied is a scary sight to witness and it should always be taken seriously.

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The poll, TMJ and teeth triangle
functional anatomy, prevention Katja Porenta 2/1/24 functional anatomy, prevention Katja Porenta 2/1/24

The poll, TMJ and teeth triangle

The poll, the TMJ and the teeth influence each other in a big way, so it's important to always address all three when addresing one of them.

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Taking care of the poll
biomechanics, functional anatomy Katja Porenta 11/16/23 biomechanics, functional anatomy Katja Porenta 11/16/23

Taking care of the poll

Prevention is better than cure. Implementing strategies to prevent poll issues from occurring is much easier than dealing with dysfunction after it occurs.

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The poll – what can go wrong?
biomechanics, functional anatomy Katja Porenta 11/9/23 biomechanics, functional anatomy Katja Porenta 11/9/23

The poll – what can go wrong?

The poll has a huge impact on the entire body, which is why issues in this area can cause dental imbalances, problems down the neck and even all the way down to the feet.

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The poll – form and function
biomechanics Katja Porenta 11/2/23 biomechanics Katja Porenta 11/2/23

The poll – form and function

The poll is an incredibly important area. To really understand it, we have to understand the function of two important joints – the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joint.

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Try this technique for TMJ discomfort
equine bodywork Katja Porenta 4/27/23 equine bodywork Katja Porenta 4/27/23

Try this technique for TMJ discomfort

Here is a set of very gentle, but powerful set of techniques that help horses with TMJ discomfort.

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