“The horse’s muscles provide the earliest indications of anxiety.
Muscular tonus is closely involved with variations in its psychological state.
It is important to recognise that emotional equilibrium is as vital to optimum sporting performance as the physiological readiness of the underlying mechanical structures,
which will not perform on command unless the horse is comfortable and confident.”
~ Denoix, in Physical Therapy and Massage for the Horse
Disabled and doubly neurodivergent human, former equine anatomist and bodyworker (no longer practicing due to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome complications), experienced equine advocate and educator, and budding disability advocate turning my sights on Australian Government policy and practice while elevating lived experience in research for horses and humans alike.
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