What a Horse's Tail Can Tell You About His Hind EndA horse's tail is more than just a pretty accessory - it tells you a lot about how he's using his hind end. If you observe horses in...
Muscle Issue or Joint Problem?In the performance horse world, joint injections are commonly used to address lameness issues. Most often when a horse has problems in...
If My Horse Could Talk…This post is from/for my horse, Joshua. It was inspired by a recent visit from our farrier, but could just as easily be written to any...
My Horse, My TeacherThe work I'm doing today began unsuspectingly over 20 years ago, with a horse named Marco. A 7 year old thoroughbred just off the...
Stability and Mobility: Bowed Tendon, Frozen ShoulderOften an initial injury can lead to compensatory patterns that stay around long after the original problem is healed. When doing...
Fight or Flight: Working with the Sympathetic Nervous SystemTiara’s Treasure, my 4 year old OTTB, is a sensitive girl prone to episodes of "losing it." She has been described as "a handful,"...
Nothing PersonalJoshua is a 10 year old OTTB. A tall, stately gentleman, he raced until just a year ago. Having had 88 starts at the track, Josh has...
If Momma Ain't HappyI've recently had two experiences that exemplify how profoundly and directly horses are affected what's happening in those around them. ...
Appropriate ExerciseAppropriate exercise does not cause lameness, and can in fact be a valuable part of the rehabilitation process. The same common sense...
The Power of IntentionIt is the intention behind our actions, not the actions themselves, that determines the results we experience. The power of intention...