Equine Knowledge Base
over 150 educational articles…
From Equine Massage to Horse Anatomy to Training & Exercises, I’ve got you covered.
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Tissue Adaptation Telocytes: A Newly Discovered Cell Within Fascia and Connective TissueFascial Signaling: Telocytes in Connective Tissue Adaptation
In recent years, researchers studying connective tissue have identified a unique type of cell called a telocyte. These cells are found in many organs—including fascia—and appear to play a… read more
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Do Horses Have Mirror Neurons? What We Currently Know
Mirror neurons were first identified in primates. These specialized brain cells fire both when an animal performs an action and when it observes the same action performed by another.… read more
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Fascia: The Body’s Rapid Communication Network
Fascia is often described as connective tissue that wraps and supports the body. In reality, it functions as far more than a structural layer. Fascia forms a body-wide communication… read more
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An active cool down is more beneficial than a passive cool down.
Why an Active Cool Down Is One of the Most Important Parts of a Ride Most riders understand the importance of a good warm-up. But the cool down is… read more
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How Your Nervous System Influences Your Horse
Horses are extraordinarily sensitive to the physiological and emotional states of the humans around them. Their nervous systems continuously read subtle signals—not only from other horses, but also from… read more
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Why Horses Need Time to Experience and Process Bodywork
One important concept I try to share with horse owners is this: for a horse to truly understand an experience, they first have to go through it—and then have… read more
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