Equine Knowledge Base
over 100 educational articles…
From Equine Massage to Horse Anatomy to Training & Exercises, I’ve got you covered.
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21 Interesting Facts About Horses Eyes and Vision
1. Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal on earth. 2. The eye is given extra protection by a third eyelid on the inside of the eye,… read more
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When Horses Hum: Exploring Audible Tinnitus
Have you ever heard a humming noise coming from your horse’s ear? Although rare, audible or objective tinnitus is a condition where a horse emits an audible sound from… read more
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Can You Improve His…?
Every now and then a potential client asks if a massage will help their horse with a particular concern – their horse is struggling with clean changes, they need… read more
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Maximizing Your Horse’s Warm-Up: Enhancing Mobility and Skills with Right Angle Poles
Walk is an important part of any warm up with your horse. It’s generally recommended that we spend 10-20 minutes at the beginning of a ride letting the horse… read more
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Give The Brood Mares Some TLC
During pregnancy, your mare’s body undergoes significant changes to accommodate the growing foal, which can lead to widespread body pains and muscle discomfort. The physical demands of delivering the… read more
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Riding Exercise: Circles Inside Circles
This is one of my favorite exercises. I use it often both to evaluate and develop the horse and rider. It asks for several basic skills and it can… read more
category: Exercises
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