Orthopedic Pads: Are They Worth It’
…space; avoids pressure on withers. Reduces pressure points caused by unevenness in a horse’s back or saddle, including sensitive spots. Absorbs shock from rider to horse. Stays…
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Nine Facts About Electric Fencing
…line to ensure a horse will be shocked when it touches both a hot line and a grounded line. When a horse receives a good shock, he learns to “respect”…
Jochen Schleese Saddle Fitting Tip – Balance and Rider Position
…as shock absorbers to the motion. A balanced seat and saddle that fits well are prerequisites to attaining harmony between horse and rider. This balance in the saddle can only…
Business Spotlight: ThinLine Inc.
…Q: What product(s) or services do you sell? A: Today, ThinLine® offers a unique collection of equestrian products that incorporate shock-absorbing health benefits coupled with comfort for a quieter, closer…
Jim Wofford: Cross-Country vs. Show-Jumping Form: The Same But Different.
…the rules allowed much deeper water than what’s permitted today. Obviously, deep water produces a terrific shock of landing due to the dragging effect of the water on the horse’s…
Postcard: 2014 USEF Annual Meeting
…does spot a violation, there is a way to handle it. And both the injections and shockwave have been abused and overused. Before this meeting, I didn’t realize that shockwave…
Navicular Syndrome: No Longer a Scary Prognosis
…shock-absorbing layer between all bony junctions in the body). The navicular bone is held in place by the impar and the navicular suspensory ligaments. Also called the “distal sesamoid” bone,…
Combat Hock Problems in Horses
…the two splint bones alongside) to the tibia, in the upper leg?but it’s not a simple joint. It’s a complicated assembly of half a dozen bones, built to absorb shock,…
Body Protectors Need To Be Certified As Safety
…meaning that it hasn’t been proven to meet those rigorous shock-absorption and protection standards. Consequently, we are hesitant to recommend it as a safety product. Event riders can wear it…
Crucial Colic Cues
…if you see your horse pawing at the ground. Horses with abdominal pain, or those in shock, may even begin to tremble. You may notice your horse has become somewhat…