Stretching exercises with your horse can be very beneficial in increasing and maintaining suppleness/flexibility, core strength, balance, and reducing chances of injury and tension. Here are my top tips as an equine bodyworker for safely getting the most out of your stretching session:
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A good question that is often asked on my bodywork visits to horses, and a piece of the puzzle that quite often gets missed! Having your saddle regularly checked by a qualified fitter is important for your horses welfare and physical health, and also for your comfort when riding.
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It’s been all go recently, and these past weeks have left me feeling incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received from all my clients (old and new!) keeping me busy since getting back to work post lockdown.
Trigger stacking is something we’ve all experienced, whether in ourselves or our animals. It’s something I am very aware of (and try to avoid!) when working with horses as it can often result in explosive unwanted behaviour.
I first heard of and used diatomaceous earth (DE) when I was working on a ranch in California. I was intrigued to learn that this white powder, which we were adding to the horses feed, had numerous health benefits, including being a natural wormer. The lady who owned the ranch claimed she hadn’t had any issues with worms for years and owned a large number of horses, all of which received a small cup of DE a day.
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Megan Simpson Equestrian 