Cross training is not just for horses, and it's not purely physical!
Read moreCross Training the Bodyworker - Not Just Physical
Cross training is not just for horses, and it's not purely physical!
How to Make Sense of Conflicting Information about Horse Care and Welfare
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"Ask 5 horsemen, get 10 opinions" - that joke, or some variation of it, has been around forever. Conflicting information and opinions about horse care is nothing new. But it is horribly exacerbated by social media. This is how I work through this problem.
Read moreEquine Bodywork - for the Ears
As an Equine Craniosacral Therapist, the ears are an important part of my work.
Horses are highly sensitive animals, and their ears play a critical role in interpreting their environment. Not only necessary for sensory input and communication with people and other horses, equine ears are also connected to other very important structures in the body, and their function plays a considerable role in the horse's overall health and comfort.
Equine bodywork practitioners generally focus on restoring balance to a horse’s musculoskeletal system. Most of the attention is often directed at the larger muscles and joints, and an area that can be overlooked is the horse's ears.
Read moreHow Can You Support Your Horse This Winter?
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In this article, I'm going over what you can do at home with your horses to improve their well-being during the winter season.
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