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How the Horse Works by Dr Gerd Heuschmann (Part 1)
In this first of a four-part series, Dr Gerd Heuschmann begins his exploration of how the horse works with a focus on joints. Parts 2,3,& 4 focus on other aspects including horses’ feet, and back and are available for everyone signed up to the Equitopia membership program.
Rehabilitating Older Horses
Is there a cut off point, beyond which you shouldn’t rehabilitate a horse? Dr Karin Leibbrandt writes about making the most of your horse’s golden years!
Best Practices for Navicular Disease
Do you know what ‘navicular’ is? Can you spot the onset of hoof problems? Do you understand the treatment and rehabilitation approaches that will give the best results for your horse? In this post, Ann Ramsey explains the best practices in relation to navicular disease.
The Equine Neck as an Indicator of Good (or Bad) Training: Part 1
The equine neck is a complex structure that plays a vital role in healthy biomechanics. Its development can tell us a lot about the horse’s training. Read this first of a 3-part series on the neck – part 1 is open to everyone – parts 2 and 3 are for everyone signed up to the Equitopia membership program.
Riding with length in the neck
Read about Sada Shiva – an 8-year old Dutch Warmblood mare who was scheduled to be sent to a trader because she had become explosive when ridden. We have been documenting our work with Sada Shiva in the past year.