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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Deep Muscles are Connected with The Digestive, Respiratory & Cardiac Systems
Did you know? The digestive system, respiratory system and cardiac system and deep muscles are directly connected through deep fascia and the deep ventral facial line. Nerves, blood vessels… read more
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“Pain is the Body’s Assessment of Risk.”
In other words; how big is my weakness? One advantage to having a injured ankle is that I have a chance to explore the experience that my fellow athlete,… read more
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Detecting and Transmitting Signals Related to Pain
Nociceptors are specialized sensory receptors that are responsible for detecting and transmitting signals related to pain. They are primarily located in various tissues throughout the body, including the skin,… read more
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Building a Healthy Topline: Tips and Exercises for Your Horse
The other day, I was asked an interesting question: ‘Can you recommend some exercises for “just the topline?”’ The short answer is no. You can’t separate or isolate the… read more
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The Box Analogy – (And Why You Need To Know It)
I have noticed a disturbing trend lately: I see a lot of people asking for chiropractors when what they really mean is that they need a bodyworker. This use… read more
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NRF2: Exploring its Role, Benefits & Dietary Activation in Horses
What is NRF2 NRF2 (Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating the horse body’s antioxidant response and cellular defense mechanisms.… read more
category: Diet & Nutrition
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