Two Hands Equine Massage

18/06/2025

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18/06/2025

16/06/2025

Truth.

15/06/2025

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When horses are denied regular contact with other horses, they can experience increased stress, which may manifest as restlessness, stereotypic behaviours (such as weaving or cribbing), and even health issues like digestive or musculoskeletal problems.

Social isolation has also been linked to heightened anxiety, learning difficulties, and a greater risk of injury, as horses deprived of companionship are more likely to become despondent or withdrawn.

Humans can offer comfort and support to horses during periods of social isolation, but cannot fully substitute for the social bonds horses form with other horses.

A recent (2025) study by Janczarek and colleagues examined this issue by measuring heart rate, heart rate variability, and behavioural responses in 12 horses during brief isolation periods.

The researchers found that even with attentive human support, horses still show physiological and behavioural signs of stress when isolated from other horses. Mares, in particular, remained stressed regardless of the type of human interaction.

Janczarek, I., Gazda, I., Barłowska, J., Kurnik, J., & Łuszczyński, J. (2025). Social Isolation of Horses vs. Support Provided by a Human. Animals

15/06/2025

I LOVE when science and common sense dispel strange myths. Stay cool out there! 🥵

Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.

07/06/2025

02/06/2025

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25/05/2025

Whether you're riding familiar trails or exploring new territory, a trail survival kit can help you handle emergencies. Here's what you need, based on type of ride you're planning. >>>https://bit.ly/EQTrailRideSurvivalKit

06/05/2025

While we often describe fascia in relation to muscles, its role in the nervous system is equally vital. In fact, you could think of fascia as the skeleton of the nerves.

Here’s why:

1. Fascia Provides the - https://koperequine.com/fascia-the-skeleton-of-the-nerves/

Nerves must glide and slide with movement. Fascia, when healthy, allows this dynamic mobility. But when fascia becomes restricted, sticky, or dehydrated—through injury, overuse, or inflammation—it can tether nerves in place, causing tension, discomfort, or altered neural signals. Releasing fascial restrictions through massage, myofascial release, soft tissue mobilizations and nerve flossing can restore nerve freedom and function.

06/05/2025

Bodywork promotes healing, trust and resets the parasympathetic nervous system!

🧠 Here’s 12 things every horse owner should know about their horse's nervous system:

The horse’s nervous system is the command center for everything they do. It influences movement, emotion, learning, and survival.

When we understand how the nervous system works, we can time our cues more thoughtfully, build trust more effectively, and recognize when our horse is feeling safe or overwhelmed.

☆ The nervous system has two main parts. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that reach throughout the body and relay messages
☆ The autonomic nervous system handles involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, digestion, and emotional responses
☆ This system has two branches. The sympathetic system prepares the horse to react in stressful moments. The parasympathetic system helps the horse rest, relax, and recover
☆ When a horse reacts with spooking, bolting, or freezing, they are in a sympathetic state. Their body is preparing for survival
☆ Horses are prey animals, which means their nervous systems are extremely sensitive to changes in the environment. They pick up on subtle cues such as your breathing, posture, or tone
☆ Signs of sympathetic activation include tension, quick breathing, locked muscles, reactive behavior, or emotional shutdown
☆ In contrast, when a horse feels safe, the parasympathetic system takes over. You may see chewing, blinking, lowered head, slow breathing, and soft eyes
☆ Horses learn best in this parasympathetic state. When they feel calm and safe, they are more open to new experiences
☆ A horse’s nervous system is shaped by past experiences. Repeated stress or trauma can leave long-lasting patterns that affect how they respond today
☆ You can help your horse regulate by staying grounded yourself. Calm breathing, soft movement, and quiet energy can invite your horse to settle too
☆ Gentle touch, consistent handling, and movement that supports rhythm and flow all help bring the nervous system into balance

When we work with the nervous system, we are not just training. We are listening, supporting, and building a bridge of trust.
At the Online Horse Fair, you will learn from horsemen, therapists, and educators who build everything on this foundation of awareness and care.

Because learning never ends and the horse always leads → www.becauseofthehorse.net/free-ticket 🎟️

15/02/2025

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