…any case of laminitis, probably with several initiating causes. Elaborate research by the Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit, under the direction of Dr. Chris Pollitt, has greatly advanced the understanding…
…However, not understanding either principle often leads to contradictory aids, confusing the horse and leading to resistance. This is particularly true when the weight of the rider tells the horse…
…a relationship on those standards and practices, then behaviors come and go that will be rewarding to the relationship. Because it’s a partnership based on compassion and understanding, I think…
…feel as though he is falling over his outside shoulder and could also be bulging with his rib cage to the outside. One image for understanding this feel is the…
…food aggression. If you see your own mealtime monster in any of these profiles, the explanations and tips that follow may hold the key to understanding and changing the behaviors….
…with the progression in technique and understanding, but also with his willingness in the ring. The impressive 2005 Westphalian stallion (Dresemann x Sweetheart) owned by Holzer and Dr. Diane Fellows,…
…adds Dr. Embertson, “have improved our understanding of colic and our ability to successfully treat affected horses. Many surgical techniques have been used for years, but research is always offering…
…your horse how to yield sideways to leg pressure before asking for any steps of lengthening. This improves his acceptance and understanding of the leg aids and also increases the…
…Biomechanics is not about sitting in a pretty position but understanding the forces put on your body by your horse’s movement and how to match those forces in the proper…
…in every moment on the horse. While it is important to have better knowledge of your own body, it is equally important to have a functional understanding of the rider’s…
