A brief information blog for equine bodyworkers! What is PSSM? Two types of PSSM have been identified, PSSM1 and PSSM2. A genetic mutation in the glycogen synthase 1 (GYS1) gene causes PSSM Type 1 (PSSM1). The mutation causes muscle cells to produce glycogen continually. Since it is an autosomal dominant trait, only one copy ofContinue reading “What is PSSM?”
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Hay nets
Hay nets have been around for a long time and were originally designed to keep hay up off the ground to reduce waste. Traditionally, hay nets had very large openings that did not restrict the horse’s rate of intake. More recently, slow-feed hay nets with openings as small as 1.25” have become popular. These serveContinue reading “Hay nets”
Thoracic sling
Maintaining the correct function of the system and the development of muscle enables you to ride your horse without doing any damage. Horses work in a horizontal balance from poll to tail in spinal alignment, which is effectively two slings with a hanging basket in the middle supported by four pillars. THERE ARE FOUR PARTSContinue reading “Thoracic sling”
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”
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