Category: Equine

The equine world is constantly evolving, with advancements in veterinary science and equine therapy at the forefront. A significant focus in recent years has been the treatment of the myofascial system in horses, particularly those with structural dysfunction. Understanding and addressing this crucial component can significantly impact a horse’s performance, comfort, and overall health. What… Read more

Whether your horse has downtime for an injury or just a vacation, how you bring them back can dictate their eventual competitive success. After any layup an athletic horse needs to be brought back to peak condition gradually. If time off was simply a vacation over winter, you can start the horse back into work… Read more

Dynamic mobilization, core strengthening, and balancing exercises can help stabilize the horse’s spine and the fore and hind limbs’ attachment to the body. When a horse suffers from an injury, a diagnosis, treatment, and return to soundness hopefully follows. To make a full return to work recovery, affected horses might benefit from specific forms of… Read more

Stall rest can be anything but restful for horse and owner alike. Here’s how to achieve the best possible outcome. For anyone who has been through a prolonged stall rest this is what it looks like for both horse and rider: Every day after work dressage rider (let’s call her Karen) drives to her boarding… Read more

Horses can suffer musculoskeletal pain and injuries anywhere along the axial skeleton that comprises the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs. Bringing these horses back to form and into work post-injury can be difficult, time-consuming and super frustrating, but possible thanks to both time-tested mobilization exercises and rehabilitation techniques. After a thorough clinical exam and… Read more

In the world of equine health and performance, every advantage counts. One such advantage that is gaining traction and proving its worth is chiropractic care for horses. This specialized approach to equine therapy offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance a horse’s well-being and performance. Understanding Equine Chiropractic Care Equine chiropractic care involves… Read more