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Winter Riding Woes: Part 1

Our horses (and us!) face a special set of problems in the colder months. 

I’ve outlined what I think the causes of many of those problems are,  and what you can do to fix them! 

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How to Help a Girthy Horse

“My horse is girthy, how can I help?” Is one of the most common questions I get as an equine bodyworker.

If your horse hates being girthed, here’s what you need to do:

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Top 5 Ways to Biohack your Horse’s Performance - From an Equine Massage Therapist/Former FEI Groom

It takes between 10-15 minutes for freshly oxygenated blood to reach the tendons in horses’ lower legs. Oxygenated blood helps prevent injuries. Additionally, walking enables the optimal flow of synovial fluid, which cushions horses’ joints and helps absorb the shock of exercise. A proper cool down walk allows lymph to move through the body, instead of settling excessively and causing muscle pain. 

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