Pete Ramey is one of the leaders in the hoof care industry - and I was lucky enough to attend one of his clinics this weekend in beautiful Shelbyville, TN!
We talked anatomy, nutrition, trimming, boot fitting, and glue on shoe applications over the course of two days.
Read MoreI am a huge proponent of evidence-based practice. I hate gimmicks, and I want to be sure that the things I am recommending to my clients really do work.
THIS is why I love my EquiCore so much! Not just because I *feel* like it works and I *feel* like it improves horses’ posture and way of going (And I mean I REALLY feel like it’s working!!), but also because the science says it works! (cont.)
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Read MoreThe truth is that many times with horses things that go "wrong" are our fault and not theirs! And this is one excellent example of that.
These photos show a beautiful comparison of how the rider's posture influences that of the horse. (cont.)
Read MoreAn article from the Journal of Equine Veterinary Medicine by Ava Frick, DVM (2010) states:
"A summary of the benefits of stretching: *Reduces the risk of injury *Reduces muscular tension *Maintains the normal functional length of all muscles *Eases joint stress *Increases joint ROM *Corrects muscle imbalances *Improves movement patterns
Read MoreIn order to have an independent seat, riders have to be able to keep their pelvis and trunk neural while moving their arms and legs independently. This video shows a great way to check yourself, and work on improving the independence of your seat while you’re off the horse!
Read MoreI was lucky enough to learn from Sharon during my Certified Equine Rehabilitation Professional (CERP) certification course. She is an incredible therapist and mentor out there doing some amazing things! Check out this article from The Plaid Horse magazine about her work with both horses and riders at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, NC.
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