🐎 Ribcage Restriction Explained
Why the ribcage matters The ribcage is not a rigid box. It expands, rotates and shifts with every step. When […]
Posture & Biomechanics
🐎 Headshaking, Poll Tension and Bridle/Bit Fit
Why the poll gets tight The poll is one of the most sensitive areas on the horse. It houses small
🐎 How Saddle Fit and Girth Fit Affect Fascia and Movement
Why this matters Saddle and girth pressure may not look dramatic, but fascia feels everything. Even small areas of compression
All About Kissing Spines
Kissing spines, known medically as “dorsal spinous process impingement,” is a condition affecting horses’ backs. It occurs when the bony
🐎 Understanding the Thoracic Sling
What the thoracic sling is The horse’s front legs are not attached to the skeleton by a joint. They are
🐎 Recognizing Compensation Patterns Before They Become Pain
Horses compensate long before they limp Most horses will quietly change how they move long before any obvious lameness appears.
🐎 The Power of Cross Training: Why Variety Matters for Your Horse’s Body
Why cross-training matters Horses are pattern animals. If they repeat the same movement every day, the body adapts to that