If you've been through a severe wet weather event, you might think that once the rain stops and the water levels drop, that your horse will be ok and you can go back to riding. However for a lot of horse owners, problems will come up over the next few…
The psoas muscle is often referred to as the iliopsoas. This is because three muscles: psoas major, psoas minor, and iliacus, all converge into one tendinous insertion. It is therefore difficult to define which of the three muscles is over- or under working, or is damaged, and so we tend…
Horses from all disciplines need to build muscle. Athletic horses need appropriate muscle mass to support their rider’s weight, perform the task at hand, and protect their joints and support soft tissues. What are muscles made of? Muscles are made of large amount of protein, water, and salt. Proteins are…
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It has some really important roles relating to body & brain health and yet it is one of the minerals most commonly missing in the diet of horses & people, and one that not many people think about supplementing! Some…
You’ve probably heard of the saying no pain no gain, but does that apply to massage therapy? The short answer is no! But if it’s not painful, surely it’s not working? Again, not true! This is one of the most common things I hear as a massage therapist. Clients like…
Today I'd like to discuss the importance of salt in the horses diet. A lot of people that I speak to tell me they add a pinch of salt, or sometimes a tablespoon, to their horses feed each day, but is that enough? Did you know that the recommended maintenance…
Why not make one of your new years resolutions for 2021 to get more hands on with your horse? There's lots of techniques you can use at home to help your horse feel great and keep their body in great condition! They won't replace your professional bodyworker but it will…
There are so many supplements available on the market, and let's face it, for most of us the terms used by manufacturers is just really confusing! Ridden work often requires horses to canter or gallop, jump, turn, start and stop, placing an enormous strain on the skeletal system. Joint deterioration…