My Life Half Halt
ecently, I showed up to a few appointments a bit disheveled, carrying an attitude that isn’t typical of me. A few of my clients, at different times mind you, brought to my attention in as kind and caring a way as possible… “I think you need a little life half halt.”
What I Learned From Riding Bareback
Did you use to ride around bareback as a kid? Carefree, quality time with your horse usually involves a smile that spreads across your face. I had forgotten that feeling.
FES: Help for Horses with Neck Pain
If your horse struggles with neck pain affecting its performance, you’re not alone. Over the past year, I’ve worked with numerous horses suffering from tight, stiff, and painful muscles in their necks.
How to Warm Up Your Horse with Carrot Stretches for a Better Ride
How many times have you gone on a run or done an exercise class without taking the time to warm up and then regretted it?
Helping Horses Heal with Magnetic Therapy (PEMF) – Interview with Christina Kupper
Click the video above to watch the entire interview with Christina Kupper. PEMF, FES, acupuncture, chiropractic. There are so many therapeutic modalities available for horse owners to choose from these days. Knowing when to choose what therapy can be as confusing as...
How to Amp Up Your Training with Long Lining – Interview with Becky Seizert
Click on the video above to watch the entire interview. What sorts of skills do you need to long line your horse? And, what’s involved in long lining in the first place? In the first of my video interviews with other equine training and rehabilitation experts, I...
How to help your mare during her heat cycle
Click the video above to see how you can help your mare during her heat cycle. For those of you who own or ride mares, you know their heat cycles can literally be a bitch. They’re uncomfortable, moody, and sometimes a behavioral nightmare. Even for those mares who...
How to massage your horse from head to tail: Practical tips, tricks, and takeaways
Click on the video above to see how to massage your horse from head to tail. You’ve learned how to palpate your horse. You’ve done exercises on the ground. And, you’ve found areas of tightness - even soreness. Now what? Don’t think I’d leave you hanging without a...
Warm-up your horse’s hind leg for better engagement
Click the video to see how to ask for hind leg movement from the ground. In my ongoing series about getting in touch with your horse and helping him feel his best, we’ll be talking about how to address hind leg tightness. I’ve brought back dressage trainer, Becky...
How to get your horse focused and relaxed before sitting in the saddle
Click on the video to see how to use bending at the walk for increased focus and relaxation. How many times have you tacked up and then hopped onto your horse? No hand walking. No groundwork. No taking the time to get your horse’s attention. It’s easy to do. You’re in...
The Easiest Way to Know if Your Horse Is Tight or Sore
Click on the video to see my palpation techniques and how to palpate your horse on your own. No matter the discipline, your horse’s muscles endure a whole lot of strain from constant use. Whether you’re taking your horse up and down hills over uneven ground while...