Well Horses Perform Well!™
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Horse Wellness Articles |
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Not only equine massage and bodywork contribute to the overall wellness of a horse, but many different factors combined make for a happy and healthy horse and a satisfied horse owner. I have written and compiled articles related to horse wellness from different areas to share with you. We all know the saying ' there are as many opinions as there are "horse people"'. The articles featured on my site represent my particular point of view and are focused on a natural and holistic approach in all things horse maintenance and a rather traditional European point of view in all things training. I am looking at training from the perspective of muscular soundness of the horse and have given a lot of thought to recommendations around gymnasticizing and strengthening your horse from that point of view. The gymnasticizing recommendations on this site mirror methods used in training the German cavalry horse according to the German cavalry guidelines for training horse and rider, which were the basis for today's FN guidelines. You will also find horse related recommendations for reading which I found especially inspiring or educational. For anyone sincerely interested in furthering the biomechanical soundness of their horse I highly recommend Jim Masterson's DVD about 'Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork' for horse owners (www.mastersonmethod.com) and Dr. Gerd Heuschmann's DVD "If Horses Could Speak" or his book "The Tug of War". Please feel free to contact me with questions, suggestions or input of any kind. Thank you! Stefanie Reinhold ArticlesBodywork - The Final Touch in Hoof Trimming (article in Natural Horse Magazine) How to help your horse overcome a locking stifle (upward fixation of the patella, UFP) How to Create a Horse Wellness Plan - Supporting your horses soundness. How Saddle Fit Contributes to your Horses Soundness Benefits of equine massage and bodywork Gymnasticizing your horse for strength and flexibility Keeping your horses back sound Keep your horse flexible with active carrot stretches Pain and trauma related horse behavior issues in horses Natural horse grooming guidelines Horse logical communication starts with grooming On another note: Why riding helmets are cool! *) Please note: Equine massage and bodywork is a non-invasive, gentle wellness modality aimed at enhancing performance in the healthy horse and never replaces proper veterinary care. If in doubt regarding the physical health of your horse please consult your veterinarian. If in doubt regarding the physical health of your horse, check with your veterinarian before following the recommendations outlined on this site.
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