Post-Massage Maintenance for Horses
Should a horse get turnout after a massage? A warm bath and liniment rub? Rest or exercise? Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about what care a horse should...
View ArticleHow Does Massage Integrate With Saddle Fit, Training, Hoof Care?
Michele Haman of Equilibrium Therapy LLC shares how a massage therapist can work with saddle fitters, trainers, and hoof care professionals to benefit the horse and its performance. The post How Does...
View ArticleConditioning Young Equine Athletes
Learn how young horses' bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers in this article from the August 2021 issue of The Horse. The post Conditioning Young Equine Athletes...
View ArticleWeaning Ways
Here's how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible. The post Weaning Ways appeared first on The Horse.
View ArticleHay-Feeder Height Affects Neck, Back, and Jaw Postures
Italian researchers found higher-placed haynets significantly shorten horses’ back muscles and change their jaw angles as they eat. The post Hay-Feeder Height Affects Neck, Back, and Jaw Postures...
View ArticleSeeking Relief: Current Directions in Equine Pain Management
Learn what veterinarians are doing to improve how they control equine pain. The post Seeking Relief: Current Directions in Equine Pain Management appeared first on The Horse.
View ArticleUnderstanding the Equine Muscular System
The horse’s body possesses approximately 700 muscles that control movement. By understanding how horses’ muscles contract to produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies. The post...
View ArticleCan Moderate Exercise Build Better Bones in Baby Horses?
Researchers: Understanding the impact of early exercise on growing horses could help prevent bone fractures in the future. The post Can Moderate Exercise Build Better Bones in Baby Horses? appeared...
View ArticleWinterizing Horses
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely. The post Winterizing Horses appeared first on The Horse.
View Article7 Horse Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know
What impact do structural deviations really have on your horse's soundness and performance? Here's what you should know. The post 7 Horse Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know appeared...
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