In 2013, this die-hard bodyworker signed up for the Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy, to deepen my understanding of the relationships between the horse's feet and body. With a comprehensive approach to the holistic management of the equine foot, one of [...]
Nov 25, 2013 Look at the picture of the skeleton below. Just some old, dead, bones… right? Just old, dead, bones? When we think of bones and skeletons, we often consider them in the context of [...]
It might be the old, faithful friend. They have managed to keep ticking over without too much drama until now, but their health is fading fast and you aren't quite ready to let go yet. Perhaps it's your future star, [...]
"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 [...]
Meeting someone you hold in high esteem always comes with excitement, anxiousness and expectations. I had read her reports, googled her for months and listened to amazing stories from Cat on her knowledge, skill and empathy. What I had expected [...]
Why do you ride horses? Are your goals competitive or purely recreational? Where does your relationship with your horse fit into the big picture of your hopes, dreams and motivations as an equestrian? What does a successful ride (or groundwork [...]
"In the horse, as with human beings, where the process is well understood and plays a large part in everyday medical general practice, emotional and psychomotor problems reveal themselves in the back. When we are under constant tension, and stressed [...]
Riding out with my husband, James, on a beautiful Sunday, his horse, Cagie, starts playing up - nothing out of the ordinary, a bit of head tossing, chomping on the bit, ‘come on, let’s go, I’m feeling fresh’. James rides [...]
Too often I see horses being punished for being naughty, resistant, or just not good enough. Nothing really seems to be wrong, but the horse is acting up or failing to perform for no apparent reason…or is it? Back and [...]
