Supporting The Topline
Any equestrian knows, the topline refers to the muscles along the horse’s neck, withers, back and loin area. Having a well-developed topline with good muscle tone and strength is crucial for performance horses across disciplines from dressage to jumping to barrel racing. As an...
Training Scars
What are training scars? Something I have come to believe that gets in our way of learning until we can get back to “tabula rasa”, a clean slate. Training scars are created through bad habits and physical biomechanics. To remove them we need to get to tabula rasa by breaking...
The Art of Long Lining
For many years, I have been a long-time fan of Long Lining, also known as ground driving. Not only is it beautiful to watch, but an effective tool to enhance your horses’ physical conditioning and overall well-being. Here we will explore its benefits. Whether you’re looking to...
Light at the End of the Tunnel
As equestrians, we understand the unique challenges that come with pursuing our passion. From the highs of competition victories to the lows of dealing with injuries, setbacks, and personal struggles, our journey with our equine partners is often a rollercoaster of emotions and...
Monitoring Soreness-An Important Part of Equine Training
When training horses for demanding equestrian sports, it’s important to pay close attention to their level of soreness so that their progress and health can be monitored. Riders and trainers ask a lot from their equine partners during training sessions aimed at developing the...