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Should I be worried if my horse has a hunter's bump?
equine bodywork, functional anatomy, biomechanics Katja Porenta 3/23/23 equine bodywork, functional anatomy, biomechanics Katja Porenta 3/23/23

Should I be worried if my horse has a hunter's bump?

Hunter's bumps are a relatively common sight in horses, especially in big warmbloods. Most horse owners know what a hunter's bump looks like, but not many know where it comes from.

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Try this move for the neck fascia.
equine bodywork Katja Porenta 3/16/23 equine bodywork Katja Porenta 3/16/23

Try this move for the neck fascia.

Tightness in the neck is very common in horses and it is often caused by restrictions in the fascis. Here is a simple move you can try to loosen up your horse's neck.

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Who needs good posture?
equine bodywork, whole horse rehabilitation Katja Porenta 3/1/23 equine bodywork, whole horse rehabilitation Katja Porenta 3/1/23

Who needs good posture?

Good posture is not something that belongs only in the rehabilitation process. It is good for every horse, regardless of age, breed and workload.

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Talking to the nervous system
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Talking to the nervous system

A simple exercise you can do with your horse to release some front-end tension and address the nervous system.

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Don't forget the nervous system!
equine bodywork, physiology Katja Porenta 2/8/23 equine bodywork, physiology Katja Porenta 2/8/23

Don't forget the nervous system!

The nervous system is an important component of restoring functionality in a body and should not be overlooked. Exercises that target the nervous system are gentle, but very effective.

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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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The underlying issues
checklist, equine bodywork Katja Porenta 1/25/23 checklist, equine bodywork Katja Porenta 1/25/23

The underlying issues

With musculo-skeletal issues, we tend to focus on the dorsal aspect of the horse's body. But very often, the real cause of the problem is hidden underneath.

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