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Neck position influences Equine Biomechanics
Posted in Blog, Musculoskeletal Therapy
Tagged Alignment of Vertebrae, Equine biomechanics, equine spinal therapy, Muscular development, Muscular Spasms, Riding Lessons, Saddle problems, Therapeutic exercises
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Therapeutic stretches stabilise spinal muscles
Therapeutic stretches are often used to help with the flexibility of the horses spine. Do therapeutic stretches improve flexibility in horses and dogs? In a recent study performed by The McPhail Equine Performance centre, the following conclusions were made. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Stretches for horses
Tagged canine spinal therapy, carrot stretches, dog stretches, equine spinal therapy, horse stretches, therapeutic stretches
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Equine Therapy Endorsed by Study
Why Does my Horse Require Equine Therapy? Just by riding, or driving our horses, we are asking them to perform for us, rather like an athlete would. As with human athletes , there are always physical problems surrounding any form … Continue reading
Stretches for Horses
When Therapeutic Stretches/ Carrot Stretches for Horses can be Useful Stretching your horse after exercise can be helpful in maintaining correct muscle tone as well as elasticity and flexibility in the muscles. This is important in allowing the horse to … Continue reading
Zigzags successful Equine Therapy story
These are the before and after photos of Zigzag, a 20 year old Thoroughbred cross gelding. The photo on the left is on the day of treatment. This was Zigzags normal stance, with his hindlimbs out behind him, and the right … Continue reading
Posted in Case Studies
Tagged equine spinal therapy, Equine Therapy, hypertonicity in muscles, muscle releases, therapeutic stretches
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Recent Client Feedback
Connie, a 7 year old cob was exhibiting some behavioural issues, and showing signs of discomfort when being ridden, especially down hill. Pauline noticed that Connie had croup high conformation which was probably contributing somewhat to her discomfort, and possible pressure points behind the … Continue reading
Posted in Case Studies
Tagged back problem, equine spinal therapy, muscle imbalance, schooling, spinal therapy
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