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Improve Your Riding & Training with Serpentine Exercises
Why Serpentines are excellent exercises for developing steering, suppleness, balance, bend, responsiveness and communication between horse and rider. Click Here for the High Quality Poster of All Exercises Different Types and Sizes How To Advanced Variations Pro Tips Set cones out to mark your lines and/or turns. This is a great way to give both Read more
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The Feedforward and Feedback Mechanisms in Horses
Maintaining balance, posture, and coordinated movement involves complex interactions between the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and sensory receptors. Two primary control mechanisms facilitate these interactions: feedforward and feedback mechanisms. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for appreciating your horses adapt to their environment and perform various activities, from simple walking to intricate dressage movements. Feedforward Mechanisms Read more
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It’s complicated…but also it isn’t….
If you free what can be freed, the horse will adapt to his new freedom and start using it. Release and the body will go where it needs to, and you’ve taken a step forward. If you can add appropriate exercise, it will support this move forward. Think of it as a forward moving cycle; Read more
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Horses Who Received Massage Had Better Race Performance Records and Lower Stress Levels
During a study 72 Purebred Arabian race horses were studied. They were examined during first racing season, which lasted for six months. At the beginning of the study, the horses were 28–31 months old. The horses were randomly assigned to massage (n=48), or control (n=24) groups. All horses were regularly trained and competed in official Read more
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The Skeleton: Foundation of the Body
The skeleton is the structural framework of the body, composed of bones and cartilage. It provides support, protection, and leverage for movement, making it essential for overall function and health. Understanding the role of the skeleton and how to maintain its health can significantly impact physical performance and quality of life. Functions of the Skeleton Read more
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Fibrotic Myopathy: A Comprehensive Guide Plus Tips for Prevention and Recovery
Takeaways • Fibrotic myopathy is a mechanical lameness that occurs when scar tissue forms in the muscle. • It most commonly affects the hamstring muscles in the upper part of the hind limb. • Involves thickening and scarring of connective tissue that can progressively worsen. • Scar tissue does not behave the same way as Read more
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A Different Take On Equinophobia
Fear of horses is known as Equinophobia. Fears or phobias can exist on a gradient, ranging from mild to severe, often changing within an individual over time. While phobias are often viewed as a negative but I have a different opinion on it: Depending on the severity, your fear or wariness can be a good Read more
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The Importance of Understanding Biomechanics and Tensegrity in Horse Movement and Structural Integrity
Biomechanics and tensegrity are essential concepts for understanding horse movement and structural integrity. Each focuses on different aspects of how biological systems function and maintain stability, and together, they provide a holistic approach to horse care and training. Biomechanics Biomechanics refers to the study of the mechanical principles of living organisms. In the context of Read more
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How Paraspinal Muscles and Fascia Maintain Equine Spine Health
The muscles surrounding and attaching to the spine, called paraspinal muscles, are responsible for both moving and stabilizing the spine. These muscles function as spinal stabilizers, protecting the spine by helping to maintain its alignment and preventing excessive movement. The small size of these muscles enables the spine to make minute adjustments when bending, weight-bearing, Read more