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confessions of a Pilates instructor


Inexplicable Lameness, Explained
Inexplicable foreleg lower limb lameness explained: THE ELBOW If your horse is out of balance or not carrying weight over all four legs,...

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Jul 21, 20222 min read
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Instructor Qualifications
If you are looking for a Pilates studio in Aiken, SC you might be confused by some Pilates studios’ instructor qualifications. In fact,...

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Jun 14, 20222 min read
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Ride the Hyoid not the Horse
The impact of the Hyoid Apparatus in a Horse. As discussed by Sharon May-Davis, the hyoid (a bone group in the neck/jaw area of a horse)...

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May 3, 20222 min read
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Horse Muscles: A Cheat Sheet
Use this as a guide to know what the muscles do and the effects of working them. Rectus Capitus Lateralis: this muscle helps bend the top...

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May 3, 20224 min read
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Dem Lovely Bones: Horse Bones, That Is.
In Equine Bodywork, knowledge of anatomy is crucial in understanding how all the inner--parts of a horse work together and effect each...

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May 2, 20222 min read
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Equine Pilates: Therapy or Reeducation?
Many people think Equine Pilates is another therapy similar to homeopathy, osteopathy and acupuncture. However, Equine Pilates is very...

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May 2, 20222 min read
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Presentation: Horse Speak® for Equine Bodyworkers
An agenda for Horse Speak® for Equine Bodyworkers presentation at Full Moon Farms on April 24, 2022. Horse Speak® concepts and techniques...

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Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Equine Pilates
Horses simply standing or grazing in an unbalanced way will cause certain muscles to be constantly under stress. If these ways of...

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Apr 21, 20222 min read
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Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser therapeutic treatments have become quite popular over the last several years for treatments of both dogs and horses, offering...

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Apr 7, 20222 min read
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Grazing vs. Browsing
Sharon May-Davis is an Australian scientist and equine therapist who has worked for over three decades in the equine field. In a recent...

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Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Hind End Problems
Weak muscles in the hind-end can cause all sorts of problems in horses. Let's discuss some common issues: Roach Back A problem in the...

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Apr 3, 20223 min read
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Balance Command: Verticals vs. Horizontals
Gravity is a constant vertical force which is always pressing down upon us. Whether you are a biped (Vertical: human) or a quadruped...

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Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Horse Speak® Under Saddle, Explained
“Yoga Reins” & “Hello Reins” Horse Speak® under saddle is about riding the horse, not the discipline. When you ride with joy, you’ll...

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Mar 21, 20224 min read
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Treating the Body from the Inside Out
One of the newest healing modalities coming soon at Pilates Mastery includes the globally renowned CranioSacral therapy. CranioSacral is...

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Mar 16, 20223 min read
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Understanding Equine Pilates
Like in all vertebrates, a healthy spine is crucial for healthy movement. In fact, many healing arts start with the backbone and its...

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Mar 16, 20223 min read
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The Best Pilates Studio in Aiken
After opening our Aiken studio amidst the pandemic of 2019, we forced ourselves to consider the ideal Pilates studio and what kept...

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Feb 25, 20222 min read
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Equine Pilates Saves Money On Vet Bills
Like all athletes, horses are subject to a wide variety of injuries. Pain not only hinders the performance of a horse, it also affects...

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Feb 20, 20222 min read
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The History of Pilates
Joseph Pilates (Pilates) was born in 1883 near the Norther German city of Dusseldorf. His father was a gymnast; his mother was a...

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Feb 20, 20222 min read
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Command vs. Control
What is the difference between controlling your body and being in command of your body? Authenticity! It’s a simple, yet very...

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Feb 16, 20222 min read
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Private Pilates vs. Group Pilates
When choosing between private Pilates and group fitness Pilates, there are a few things to consider: First, the price. There is a...

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Feb 16, 20222 min read
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