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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Rethinking Collection: Forehand Organization in the Research of Hilary Clayton
Modern equine biomechanics research increasingly supports something that experienced trainers, bodyworkers, and massage therapists have observed for decades: true collection develops through the horse’s ability to lift, stabilize, and… read more
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Histamine Response to Massage, Touch, and Stroking
Why Skin Changes, Twitching, and Warmth Happen During Bodywork One of the most immediate and visible effects of massage or tactile contact is a change in the skin. Hair… read more
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Magnesium, Cellular Energy, and the Regulation of the Equine Fascial–Muscular System
Magnesium is often described as a “calming mineral,” but in horses its role is far more complex. Rather than simply relaxing tissues, magnesium functions as a physiological regulator, supporting… read more
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Compensation Is Strategy — Until It Isn’t
Compensations are part of the horse’s survival strategy. Compensation is a strategy—until it isn’t. When a structure in the horse’s body becomes injured, irritated, or overloaded, the body adapts.… read more
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12 Important Ways Fascial Health Regulates Your Horse’s Entire System
Fascia is often described as connective tissue, but its role extends far beyond structural support. In the horse’s body, fascia functions as an integrative regulatory system, linking mechanics,… read more
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Fascial Entrapment Neuropathy in Horses
Fascial entrapment neuropathy in horses occurs when peripheral nerves become irritated or compressed by restricted, thickened, or dehydrated fascia, rather than by bone or obvious structural injury. Because fascia… read more
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