Over the month of March, we have had four incredible lectures from author, physiotherapist and Vetrehabber Tuulia Luomala, who has found her passion in the exploration of the fascia. If you joined us live, I am sure that, like me, you have walked away from this series...
Back pain is an extremely common problem among our equine population of athletes and pleasure horses. In researching the topic, I tried to find out just how many horses are affected by back pain, but could not find any research that provides an answer. That being...
For a long time, I have wanted to write about the stay apparatus, but it was not until recently that I finally found the inspiration to jump into this topic. I received an email, asking me my thoughts on disproving the theory of the stay apparatus. The theory? I had...
Saddle fitting is a multifactorial and highly dynamic part of our equestrian industry, one that is often poorly performed by non-qualified and improperly trained fitters. In a Research Refresh on the Equine platform (Saddle fit, management and the relationship to...
In the world of equine competition, one of the most common injuries we face is injury to the tendons. As an owner, rider and competitor, you are probably already familiar with the position of the horse’s tendon behind the cannon bone, and probably already...
It’s the festive season, and for many of our horses, that means a well-deserved break from competition and training schedules. And that, it turns out, is one of the best things you can do for your horse, and for your competitive riding career. Why Rest is Essential...
