Health and Wellness | April Love – Holistic Horse Works, LLC

Want to Love Your Horse’s Lope? Try Horse Yoga + Bodywork

by Lillian Ryan-Shupe | Oct 23, 2024 | Health and Wellness, Podcast

Effective Pain Relief for Horses with Kissing Spine October 1, 2024 Share this article: Table of Contents Kissing spine sounds terrible and it can end your horse’s career by causing bucking or bolting under saddle which can be extremely dangerous to the rider.You may...

Summer Time Tune-Up for Your Horse

by April Love | May 9, 2024 | Health and Wellness

Summer Time Tune-Up for Your Horse Share this post:       As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, it’s time to give our equine companions the extra care they need to thrive during the summer months. From hoof health to hydration and performance...

The Equine Ribcage: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Connections

by April Love | Apr 22, 2024 | Health and Wellness

The Equine Ribcage: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Connections Share this post:       When we contemplate the anatomy of ribs, our minds typically conjure images of their role in protecting vital organs and facilitating respiration. However, unlike humans, horses...

Biomechanics of the First Rib

by April Love | Apr 12, 2024 | Health and Wellness

Biomechanics of the First Rib Share this post:       Ready to explore some insightful and helpful biomechanics info about your horse’s shoulder, first rib, front limbs, and hooves? Mastering this knowledge can keep your horse happy and moving freely well...

Keep Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy (Especially During Fire Season)

by April Love | Aug 21, 2023 | Health and Wellness

Keep Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy (Especially During Fire Season) Share this article:       Wildfires. It seems like they’re everywhere these days. If you live in the Western US or Canada, then you know them all too well. And even the Eastern states...

Love riding your horse? Here is how to help them be more comfortable in their bodies and be rideable into their 30’s

by April Love | Oct 24, 2019 | Health and Wellness

Is your horse tripping or short striding? Do you wonder why your horse is pinning ears, swishing tail when saddled or when being asked for the trot or canter? A horse unwilling to flex at the poll, bend to the bit, unwilling to extend the gait, canter on the other...