When a horse is diagnosed with navicular syndrome, it can feel like everything changes . Routines, riding goals, even how you think about movement. But movement, when used intentionally, can play a role in keeping these horses comfortable and confiden

Horses and humans have shared a powerful connection for thousands of years. From the days when horses carried warriors into battle to today’s performance arenas, one truth has always held: hands-on care helps horses stay healthy, move freely, and recover faster. 

Ground poles are one of the simplest training tools you can add to your arena, but they may also be one of the most effective.
Across every discipline, poles help horses slow down, become more aware of their bodies, and move with better rhythm and balance.

When a horse struggles to bend, the signs can be easy to spot - circles that feel uneven, shoulders that drift, or a head and neck that resist softening to one side. While it’s tempting to think of this as just a training challenge, difficulty bending often points to something deeper in the horse’s body…

This blog breaks down how combining simple ground pole routines with hands-on care can strengthen your horse’s body, improve posture, and reduce injury risk.
If you want movement that lasts—not just results for today—this is where to start.

Discover fascia in horses and how it affects movement and posture, and how bodywork can support long-term comfort and performance. Most owners are familiar with muscles, bones, and joints. But fascia weaves through and around all of those structures like a three-dimensional web.

Craniosacral therapy is one of the most impactful modalities of bodywork that I have come across in my career. Unfortunately, many professionals and lay people alike overlook the importance of balancing the craniosacral system, and how much this particular therapy can affect the horse’s comfort throughout their body. In this blog we explore what Craniosacral Therapy is, and how you as an equestrian can support your horse’s body through simply techniques.

Let’s talk about how hoof changes can affect your horse’s entire body.

Even just a pulled shoe can lead to stiffness, shortened strides, or resistance under saddle. A shifted angle, a pulled shoe, or even a slightly different hoof shape can cause uneven movement, overall discomfort, and more.

Explore how physical improvement leads to better focus, fewer behavioral issues, and a more enjoyable ride. Ground poles have a place in your training program.

Pole exercises for horses do far more than improve stride. They build strength, balance, coordination, and even mental clarity. When a horse’s body is moving well, their mind tends to follow.

When we think about keeping our horses happy and healthy, we often focus on proper nutrition, exercise, and regular care. However, one important aspect of equine well-being that often goes overlooked is enrichment—providing mental stimulation and opportunities for natural behaviors. While horses in the wild spend their days roaming, foraging, and interacting with their herd, domesticated horses often live very different, more restricted lives.

Curious about how No Stirrup November impacts your horse? In our latest blog, we dive into the benefits and potential drawbacks of riding without stirrups, both for you and your horse. Learn how to support your horse through the added strain of this challenge, and discover tips to keep them comfortable and performing at their best.

In Part Two of the “Transitioning Your Horse to the Off Season” blog, we dive deeper into skill development, mental health check-ins, and preparing for pre-season training. Learn how to enhance your horse’s coordination and responsiveness with low-impact exercises like Ground Pole Workouts, while also keeping their mental well-being in check during the off-season. Finally, we’ll explore how to safely ramp up your horse’s workload as you head into pre-season, ensuring they’re physically and mentally primed for peak performance.

With competition season winding down, now is the perfect time to give your horse the rest and recovery they deserve! But are you setting your horse up for long term success this winter? Transitioning into the off-season doesn't mean just turning them out to pasture-professional athletes know the off-season is a time for targeted, low-impact training, and your horse will benefit immensely from using the same approach.

Massage guns offer a convenient way to provide your horse with deep tissue massage and aid in recovery after strenuous activities. However, unlike humans, horses have specific anatomical and physiological needs that require a cautious approach. Understanding how regular massage guns work and where they should and shouldn't be used on your horse is crucial.

This blog is coming soon!