horse health and training – Page 3

Which therapy will help my horse

There are many different types of equine therapies, but which is the best for your horse? Here we will outline the benefits of using PEMF, Cold Laser Therapy, Massage Therapy and ultrasound on horses. There are also forms of bodywork that release tight fascia with small amounts of pressure in specific spots or that offerContinue reading “Which therapy will help my horse”

Why I like the backup L shape exercise

You find this ridden exercise in competitions like handy pony, equitation and western trail. I really like the L shape back up for several reasons; ⁃ it increases body and limb awareness (proprioception) and coordination both of which shield our horses against injury ⁃ It builds partnership as we practice this slowly and carefully bothContinue reading “Why I like the backup L shape exercise”

Don’t hurt your horse with a shout when a whisper will do!

Cross training – sports science for you and your horse

Cross-training sounds like something reserved for serious athletes and feels like a bit of an old-school term that’s been around since moms started lacing up their sneaks for step aerobics. But it’s still super-important, no matter if you’re a casual riding club rider, just enjoy a ride in the countryside or a long distance enduranceContinue reading “Cross training – sports science for you and your horse”

I was recently asked what is the longest time a horse can or should go without food;

It is tempting if you have fat horses and ponies to give them small amounts of fodder so that in fact they spend long periods of time with no hay or haylage. A “weight control diet” is not one in which we swing from starvation to gorging – this is in fact a habit orContinue reading “I was recently asked what is the longest time a horse can or should go without food;”

The bottom line!

Let’s Dive Deep into some Important Riding Horse Muscles – The bottom line When someone mentions the bottom line in horse care you would be forgiven for thinking they are talking about your finances now that you have one of the most expensive possible pets but in fact I am talking about the flexor chainContinue reading “The bottom line!”