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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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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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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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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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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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