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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The Incredible Adaptations of Yakutian Horses
Did you know that there is a breed of horses that can survive in temperatures that reach -94F (-70C)??? A uniquely hardy horse breed can survive in one of… read more
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Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) / Equine Systemic Proteoglycan Accumulation (ESPA) in Horses
Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD), also known as equine systemic proteoglycan accumulation (ESPA), is a complex condition affecting the connective tissue in horses. Initially thought to be a result… read more
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Equine Sports Massage For Fox-Hunters
Equine Massage is a holistic bodywork technique designed to improve the overall well-being and performance of your horse. It differs from chiropractic work by specifically targeting muscles, fascia, and… read more
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What is Epimuscular Myofascial Force Transmission?
Epimuscular myofascial force transmission describes how mechanical forces are transmitted between muscles through the connective tissue structures known as fascia, which form a dense, fibrous network surrounding and permeating… read more
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The Surprising Truth: Insights from Research on Flexibility and Perception
I once read a study by researchers attempting to find a correlation between the feeling of being stiff and its relationship to the body actually being physically “stiff”. Surprisingly,… read more
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Serpentine Exercise: Using Footing to Enhance Self-Awareness and Symmetry of Movement
Are you interested in improving your horse’s proprioception and symmetry of movement/ambidexterity? Walking a serpentine pattern across different types of footing, such as grass, packed dirt, and sand, can… read more
category: General & Miscellaneous
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