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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...

5 Myths about Winter Horse Care

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

Freezing temperatures and snow bring several misconceptions on how we care for our horses. In this article, April Love examines five common winter horse care myths, and what horse owners need to know. Let’s take a look at some commonly held misconceptions. “It’s...

High-Low ‘Syndrome’ in front hooves? What causes it and what can you do about it?

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

What does High – Low Syndrome look like? Well when you squat down and look at your horses front hooves you will notice the hairlines do not match-meaning one is more horizontal and one is more sloped to the ground. The horizontal one is the high heel the one sloping...