Tag: mobility
3 complementary therapies for horses
A variety of complementary therapies are available to your horse nowadays. If you’re new to alternative medicine, here are three worth trying!
In today’s evolved...
Expert-recommended ways to improve equine mobility
It’s important to pay attention to your horse’s mobility, especially as he ages. Here’s some expert advice on how to keep him moving with...
How to build up your horse’s weak muscle zones
Could your horse benefit from some additional strength training? Here are a few easy ways to build up his weak muscle zones.
Let’s be...
Chondrocytes are the key to healthy joints in horses
What are chondrocytes, and what role do they play in the health of your equine companion’s joints?
For decades, people, horses, dogs and cats have...
Hands-on methods to improve your horse’s mobility
Try these simple do-it-yourself approaches to enhancing mobility in your equine companion.
As specialists in equine performance medicine, we have observed – case after case...
Working with your horse’s lumbar spine
Learn how gently palpating certain areas along your horse’s back can help promote mobility and reduce restriction in her lumbar spine.
It’s very common...
New stem cell research may help repair cartilage in horses
Using a process called cryopreservation, researchers are working on a new stem cell treatment for localized cartilage defects in horses.
Cartilage defects are a...
An acupressure session for senior horses
Help your senior horse cope with the uncomfortable side effects of aging with this gentle acupressure session.
“The ole gray mare, she ain’t what she...
How myofascial release can help your horse
Myofascial release is an alternative therapy that’s being used more regularly to help horses with mobility issues. Find out how it works, and why...
Achieve greater mobility with the Pelvic Clock
Combat stiffness in your hips, improve pelvic mobility, and develop a better seat with this simple exercise.
This lesson, commonly referred to as the “Pelvic...
