Is Your Horse's Bit a Pain in the Neck?
We all know that our leg is a key method of communication with our horse. Our seat, hands and fingers are very important too. ....But what about t...
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To Shim or Not to Shim....That is the Question....
A saddle shim is a piece of material, typically felt or foam, that is used to help ensure proper saddle fit. Ideally, shims are not necessary becau...
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Is Your Horse Girthy or Cinchy? Top Reasons and Key Girth/Cinch Selection Considerations and Solutions
There is no single correct way to load the dishwasher. That probably seems like an odd way to start a blog post regarding how to help solve the pr...
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Have You Thought About How Hard Your Horse's Amazing Leg's Work? Do-It-Yourself Rejuvenation Leg Treatment
Everyone could use a rejuvenating spa treatment and stretches for their own legs. Now you can do this for your horse! Here’s how….You don’t have ...
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3 Quick Things Every Horse Owner Needs to Know That Could Save Their Horse's Life It's Vital!!
It is time for your horse’s vaccinations. A vet is coming to the barn in the morning to vaccinate your horse and many others in the barn. You plan ...
Read moreCould Your Horse's Vaccines Be Causing Harm?
The question of which vaccines your horse needs and how often to vaccinate him/her is complex. There is a growing debate on this important topic. ...
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Top 3 Rider Posture Challenges and Remedies. How Rider Posture Can Impede Horse Performance.
“Sit up straight.” “Roll your shoulders back.” “Don’t drop or round your shoulders.” “Arch your back just a tiny bit.” “Don’t arch your back so ...
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Got Back Pain? Your Saddle Panels Could Be to Blame
There are many ways a saddle can cause back soreness, tight muscles, muscle spasms and even lameness in both the horse and rider. One often overloo...
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Health
Got Good Topline? Why Your Horse Wants One. 3 DIY Topline Improvement Exercises and Stretches (part one of a two part series on the topline)
The topline of the horse is a term used to describe the area of the horse including the withers, back, loin and croup as pictured below. So, what’...
Read moreHow Stretching Your Horse Can Prevent Musculoskeletal Aging!
Did you know stretching can prevent musculoskeletal aging? Yup, it is true! When a muscle is overused or underused, it responds by shrinking or ...
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Stretching
5 Stretches to Help Your Horse's Hard Working Hind End Muscles
I often come across horses with hind end muscle tightness in my practice as an equine bodyworker, elastic kinesiology taper and saddle fitter. Sinc...
Read moreSelenium and Vitamin E: The Dynamic Duo All Horses Must Have For Proper Muscle Function and Suppleness
OMG.... My horse is always so stiff. They feel like cement." "My horse has so much trouble bending." "My horse has muscle spasms." "My horse a...
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Your Saddle Panels: An Often Overlooked Cause of Back Soreness and Lameness. Learn How to Check Your Saddle Panels Out
Did you know you can prevent your saddle panels from causing back soreness and lameness? Click here to watch our video to learn how.There are many...
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