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06/04/2020

This is the first in a series of blogs sharing top tip videos and extracts from my book Pilates and Stretching for Horses. As we are all restricted in what we can do with our horses at the moment, these are exercises which you can do with your horse at home. First we will look at the basic principle...

28/08/2019

How many times have you wished your horse could understand English so you could teach them to tolerate grooming? “Believe me, this fly spray will get rid of those pesky bugs…just relax and I’ll help you!” or “Once we get all that gritty dirt and sweat off, you’ll be soooo much more comfo...

20/07/2019

Stiffness in the poll region can quickly lead to a tense neck and eventually a tense back, which negatively affects the quality of movement. If left unchecked, the issues in this area can cause stiff movement, lacking the relaxation and lightness we want in the collected horse.
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22/06/2019

As a therapist I regularly see horses with signs of ulcers. Acupuncture points for Horse's with Ulcers and Gut Pain. From an equine therapist point of view often after treatment these points are still

21/06/2019

A horse’s history and his current environment, can influence behavior, so removing stressors from your horse’s life may be the best calming agent of all.

02/05/2019

Myofascial release is becoming an integral part of equine healthcare. Learn about fascia and how it protects the inner structures of your horse’s body.

22/03/2019

Horsewoman Amy Skinner describes the hazards of creating a 'bombproof' horse. With discussion of this ultimate horse insult: Rider Fear.

28/02/2019

Great article describing the different ways you can treat inflammation naturally.

Muscle soreness is a fact of life. Inflamed muscles may result from exercise, ill-fitting tack, improper shoeing, and bad riding techniques, individually or in combination.

16/02/2019

Much of horses’ immune systems and hence overall well-being is regulated in the large intestine or hindgut, which, although endlessly important to your horse’s health, also is one of our horses most vulnerable organs. Enter Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva/rubra), one of nature’s wonder herbs, excell...

11/01/2019

Learn how the equine stomach works and how chewing and saliva help buffer gastric acid - and reduce the risk of ulcers.

23/12/2018

Big yawns!

16/12/2018

Draw it Out liniment gel and concentrate make great gifts for your horsey friends! Contact me to place an order so I can extend my wholesale pricing to you. 🎄 Happy Holidays!

02/12/2018

Murdoch Minute No. 89 Check for a Level Seat by Wendy Murdoch Photo 1. This saddle is too far forward on the horse’s withers causing it to be unlevel. It will concentrate the rider’s weight at the anticlinal moment when sitting and on the shoulders when jumping.Do you have trouble staying balanc...

01/12/2018

LATERAL CERVICAL FLEXION Does your horse bend in the neck more easily to one side than the other? Does he brace against the bit on one side, or does he “cork...

08/11/2018

Some say beauty is only skin deep, and that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what horse lover doesn’t notice (and perhaps drool a little) when confronted with another horse on the course with way healthier skin than their own horse’s and a coat so dazzling it's nearly blinding?

01/11/2018

This is one of the most common issues I see in the horses I work on. Ulcer maintenance is so important!

Gastric (stomach) ulcers are commonly caused by lack of forage & stress. Learn how to protect your horse with these 7 actionable solutions.

01/10/2018

Belly lifts are beneficial for strengthening your horse's back. Here's an alternate way to upward finger pressure at the girth area to help your horse do this exercise.

31/07/2018

Short title for an incredibly complicated topic. There are many different types, causes and pathways for pain. For the purpose of this blog I will limit the discussion to acute and chronic pain t…