Have you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when y

Just like the previous week, Sue hit the ground running the moment the webinar started and I could barely keep up making notes. Even as a pr

‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail and

There is no better way to visualise and understand how the horse’s anatomy is affected by the rider and doing different movements than to see it in action. If you have been to one of Gillian's live painted horse lecture demonstrations you will know just what we are talking about. Our demo at Moulton College was no exception - jam-packed full of fabulous information, tips, exercises - you name it, this demo had it. The complex subject of equine anatomy and biomechanics brought to life and made...

In this blog, I thought it would be good to share with you a snippet of what is included in the seminar, and perhaps it will whet your appet

There are many myths in the equine world and many excuses are made for a horse not progressing in training as potentially expected. I have h

As a horse owner you want the best for your horse, to know that their back that you are sitting on is comfortable and to do as much as possible to help prevent any form of injury happening. The most important thing to recognise is that as soon as you add the weight of the rider onto the horse's back, it compromises their posture, balance, and ability to move. It also increases strain on the tendons, ligaments, fascia, joints and the bones themselves. With young horses it can affect the...

There are many benefits of incorporating leg-yield into your training regime. It promotes suppleness, develops straightness and balance.

The last of our series of articles debunking common anatomical misconceptions looks at the trapezius muscle and the posture in the area just behind the scapula. It’s common to see horses with hollows at the back of the shoulder blade, and you’ll often hear people say that it’s caused by atrophy of the trapezius muscle because of poor saddle fit. This is, in some part a correct assumption, but the bit that's not quite correct is the mention of atrophy of the trapezius muscle. Trapezium Muscle...

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?