In order to fix resistance issues in your horse, you must become a detective, in order to discover the cause of the problem.
In my physiotherapy practice, I work with many people who have shoulder problems. The shoulder is a very flexible joint, which relies on the muscles around it for stability. If these muscles are not operating correctly, postural problems and shoulder …
The following exercise has been designed to boost the confidence between horse and rider. It will help you with executing manoeuvres in a soft, focused way.
A pressure bandage can help stem the flow of blood from a wound. This is especially critical for cuts involving arterial bleeding.
In addition to providing ample nutrients for all horses, hay provides a horse with fibre, which is important for gastrointestinal health.
Tendonitis develops when the fibres that a tendon is composed of are strained or torn, either through being overstressed or from trauma.
Have you ever dreamed of bringing home a wild mustang, but weren’t sure how, or even if it was possible to do so as a Canadian?
Almost two thousand members of the Enough EC advocacy group all believe the same thing: Equestrian Canada needs to change.
After examining the mare, Kate Mark noticed that the mare’s left eye appeared cloudy and blue. When they returned home, and she called her local vet.
It was a cold December day with temperatures in the -40°C range as a truckload of 1,500 bales of hay pulled into the Clearwater Horse Club in Fort McMurray, Alberta. While fingers and faces might have felt the bite of …
Discover how to assess and boost your horse's happiness and improve your horse’s well-being by learning more about what makes him tick.
As a physiotherapist, I work with a lot of people who have pain or stiffness in their backs. As an equestrian and riding instructor, I can see how many riders would benefit from applying physiotherapy to their riding.
Working around …
Learn how to make sure your horse is comfortable with this saddle fitting primer from expert English and western saddle makers.
Trainers Anne Gage and Lindsay Grice discuss the possible causes and offer advice on how to eliminate the unwanted behaviour of bucking.
Your horse will act as the slinky as you perform a series of turn on the haunches, turn on the forehand manoeuvres all the way down a fence line or wall.
