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Massage Therapy For Your Horse’s Hindquarters

Using massage therapy to help strengthen and condition your horse’s hindquarters. The hindquarters are the “powerhouse” of your horse’s body. This is where the impulsion...

Equine Positional Release (EPR)

Sustainability and self-correction for horse and rider -- Equine Positional Release (EPR) in action. I have had the good fortune to live in a culture...

Symptomatic Lameness From The Saddle

Occasional irreparable damage may be caused by a badly fitting saddle. We have discussed several aspects of a badly fitting saddle. These include incorrectly faced...

Saddle Fit: Old vs. New

How old-fashioned static saddle fit differs from dynamic saddle fit for the moving horse. Three different metal parts used in riding come in close contact...

Lowdown On Liniments

Understanding how liniments work, and what to look for when selecting one for your horse. For years, amateur jumper Carey Kriedler tried a variety of...

Acupressure for energy and circulation

This cold weather acupressure session will help promote energy and circulation in your horse. When the temperature drops, everything slows, including both wild and domesticated...

SIJC Injury or Hunter’s Bump

A complementary approach to hunter’s bump or SIJC injuries. Hunter’s bump is a commonly heard term in the barn. It refers to the subluxation of one...

Tying Up: A Closer Look

Take a look at the variety of muscle disorders that fall into the category described by this broad and generic term. It’s Wednesday night and...

Cold Laser Therapy 101

Veterinary cold laser therapy can be a helpful aid for treating equine tendon/ligament injuries, as well as for rehabilitation and performance enhancement. It sounds futuristic, but...

Which Bit?

Bits are required by many disciplines. With so many types to choose from, how do you select the best option for your horse? Let’s...