Human physiotherapist Andy Thomas, who has worked with both British and American equestrian team riders, gave a lecture to a group of coaches at Weymarsh Stud late last year. This is a summary taken from that lecture and will be of as much interest to riders as it is to rider coaches
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Trish Soper-Powell, who runs The Pilates Foundry, near Farnham, works with a number of rider clients. She suggests two mat exercises you can practise at home to help develop strength, control and positive energy to create a purposeful balanced walk.
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The income of people who ride, train and compete horses professionally is instantly threatened if a fall results in a serious injury. When freelance Kim Zimich came off a youngster and broke four ribs and fractured three vertebrae, she needed to get back into the saddle fast.
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In the first of a new series, Targeted Pilates, Jayne Dillon works with trainer Richard Mackay and Pilates instructor Trish Soper-Powell to resolve canter issues.
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Horse owners: If you heard of something that helps fresh wounds heal, eases colics, supports recovery from laminitis and increases the effectiveness of physiotherapy: wouldn’t you want to know more?
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Dressage trainer and rider Sarah Ridd was in at the start of kinesiology taping technology and now specialises in equine rehabilitation. She explains her methods.
Read MoreIn this article republished from Equine Health magazine, equine surgery specialist Patrick J Pollock, BVMS, CertES (Soft Tissue), FHEA, Dip ECVS, MRCVS, explains the different stages in wound healing, why equine wounds sometimes...
Read MoreRebecca Watson, MSc RVN, in an article republished from Equine Health magazine, provides an insight into the various blood analyses that your vet may from time to time performs for horses in your care. Establishing the most...
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With kind permission of Equine Health magazine, Out and About Dressage is republishing this...
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JODY HASWELL has put his savings and training savvy behind the installation of a water treadmill...
Read MoreA period of box rest can be a trying time for owner and horse alike, agrees Arundel Equine director Paula Broadhurst, but adds: "Contrary to popular belief, vets do not prescribe box rest on a whim, nor to inflict torture on...
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DESPITE all her knowledge and experience in horse care, Debby Lush ran out of solutions when her...
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