Something I regretā¦ This applies to my early days as a competition riderā¦.The use of restrictive training aids Itās not because I donāt believe in riding horses or competing ā¦I was lucky enough to travel all over Europe competing up to PSG and was also a flat jockey for many years, memories and experiences that I will treasure forever.However, now that I have better education in equine anatomy and bio mechanics Focusing on form equals function Understanding the concept of movement and both breed and horse individuality It is sad to say, but I see more and more horses and riders working in dysfunction Is this why we have so many lame cases today? Or is it also because our veterinary diagnostic imaging has also improved? (Although can quite confidently say needs to keep improving to understand conditions above the carpus!) I see many horses on the verge of injury Itās the biggest reason I have developed and feel so passionately about checking in with yourself and your horse before you ask them a question, never mind ride them Itās the driving force behind stable based exercise exercises before riding Restrictive training aids, albeit are only one piece of the puzzle and can cause more damage to your horse in more ways than one !Before you pick up a training aid ask yourself these questions:1. Why am I using this training aid?2. What am I trying to achieve with this training aid?3. Is this training aid restricting and potentially causing my horse mechanical weakness?4. Am I honest with myself, do I have the skill level to properly understand this training aid?Remember that everything is connected Less is more Focus on building foundations- in my experience training aids cause more harm than they do good. Thank you for reading And letās remember to keep asking questionsā¤ļøš¦š
Those moments when you take a step back and watchItās so tempting to move from one adjustment to another, but I am always reminding myself to stop and allow Allow the body to process Allow the energy to shift #healyourhorse
Trust, Respect, Relationship Today I had a thought provoking conversion with one of my wonderful clientsā¦ He asked me this ā¬ļøāHow can I develop a better relationship with my horse?ā My answer: through listening Every time Iām faced with a challenging case, where for example numerous therapists and vets have been involved and the horse is still lame with āinconclusiveā results, my approach is always the same I listen Listen to the owner Listen to the horse.Horses are always communicating with us. #horses #healyourhorse
My respect and love for these 4 legged beings only gets bigger and bigger! I was obsessed with riding,I remember panicking about not being able to ride when I was on holiday š¤ŖIāve noticed a huge shift in my āneedā with horses, itās now all about how I show up Not just for my clients But for every horse/ dog I meet.
Trust, Respect, Relationship Today I had a thought provoking conversion with one of my wonderful clientsā¦ He asked me this ā¬ļøāHow can I develop a better relationship with my horse?ā My answer: through listening Every time Iām faced with a challenging case, where for example numerous therapists and vets have been involved and the horse is still lame with āinconclusiveā results, my approach is always the same I listen Listen to the owner Listen to the horse.Horses are always communicating with us. #horses #healyourhorse
š“ Big News for Horse Lovers! š“Iām launching the Winter Webinar Series: How to Support Your Horseās Posture in Winter, starting this Friday, Nov 22 at 5 PM UK time!š
Hereās whatās on the schedule:1. Cold Weather Management ā Stay prepared for winterās challenges.2. Stable-Based Warm-Up Exercises ā Get your horse (and you!) ready indoors.3. In-Hand Exercises ā Simple moves for posture and strength.4. Hacking Tips for Arena-Less Riders ā Creative training ideas for outdoor routes.5. Box Rest and Limited Turnout Exercises ā Keep your horse active even when turnout is limited.6. Managing Arthritis and Older Horses ā Special winter care for senior equines.š Why join? These short, interactive sessions are packed with value and tailored for your winter needs. And yes, all webinars are recorded if you canāt make it live!š» Join us for the first session this Friday! Join the Webinar Live Here: Watch LiveLet's make this winter season productive and safe for your horse! š
Hitting a plateau with training/ competing? Often when working one-to-one there is always a personalised approach to not only the treatment but also the after-care. When I check in or Iām called back to Horse , maybe six months or a year later and either the same problem has returned or a new problem has risen. The owners will say should I go back to what I was doing?I find this quite tricky because Iām like; why did you stop doing it?If itās working, why stop doing it?And maybe this is a human thing, but we are all impatient and when something makes us feel better we suddenly jump forward into okay that worked now whatās next? When what we should be thinking?Is oh my God that worked. Iām gonna keep doing that because itās working.šŖš»#healyourhorse #horses #horselover #horsemanship #horsechiropractor
3 Signs your Horse is Talking to you 1ļøā£Changes in their behaviour. This will include ANY changes; walking away from you, turning to face you when you are tacking them up, moving away from the mounting block. 2ļøā£They come to you. Placing their head, nose, body near you. In these moments, listen. Go still and see where they place themselves around you. 3ļøā£They are not doing what YOU want them to do! It is so easy to get frustrated and annoyed when our horseās donāt do what we want them to do. They are not being naughty, or disobedient. There is always a why! Does your horse show any of these signs above? #HorseTraining #EquestrianSupport #ListenToYourHorse #HealYourHorse #HorseTraining #EquestrianCare #HealYourHorse #HorseBehaviour #healyourhorse #horsetherapy #onlinesupport #horselover #horsechiropractor #horsemassage #horserider #horsetherapist
Help your horse this winterInstead of waiting for the cold dark nights to get on top of you and your horse,Why not be one step ahead of the game and start now?Start prepping your horse for Winter simple strategies1ļøā£ stable daily exercises before turnout2ļøā£ instead of chasing your horse around the arena which has a massive risk of injury, walk them in hand for at least 20 minutes before letting them loose3ļøā£ introduce long lining instead of lunging4ļøā£ perform daily massage and stretchingFor more tips like this, give me a follow or comment the word Winter belowā¬ļø for a free guide on the above strategies and some examples.#healyourhorse #horse #horsetraining #winterwithhorses #horselover #horsepower
raining young horses: Tips with from a Chiropractor and Dressage Rider šAssessing posture and monitoring growth There are no set routines that will suit your horse. To ensure you are on the right road to optimal performance, start by monitoring and measuring your horses posture every 4-6 weeks. In this snippet of the podcast from Heal Your Horse; Dressage Alice Hurley and I share our top 10 tips when it comes to training young horses. To listen to the full episode visit Apple Podcasts, Youtube or Spotify. #healyourhorse #trainingyounghorses #horsechiropractor #dressage #trainingtips #equestrianlife
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