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13.3.2022 The Relationship Between Ridden Horse Behaviour And Performance

By Sue Palmer on March 13, 2022

A Guest Blog By Dr Sue Dyson The relationship between ridden horse behaviour and performance: evidence-based information at British Eventing 90, 100 and Novice events Sue Dyson (sue.dyson@aol.com) The equine industry is at a potential turning point with increased discussion about the social licence to ride and compete with horses. The welfare of horses engaged […]

12.3.2022 Sharing the Science: How Happy Are Equine Athletes?

By Sue Palmer on March 12, 2022

The thoughts of focus groups on the welfare of the competition horse “The international governing body for equestrian sports, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), states that the welfare of the horse must be paramount and never subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.” However, there is often a conflict between the demands of competition, and the […]

11.3.2022 The Beauty Of Youth

By Sue Palmer on March 11, 2022

“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” Diogenes You would think that a foal, a yearling, a two-year-old, wouldn’t have any significant muscle spasm, or stiffness, or restriction in range of movement. You’d be wrong, in numerous instances. Have you seen the videos on YouTube of foals playing in the field? […]

10.3.2022: The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram – Research and Development

By Sue Palmer on March 10, 2022

Studying the L5/L6 and lumbosacral joints A symphysis is a joint in which the bones are joined by a disc of fibrocartilage. This study used ultrasound to look at the sympheses between the 5th and 6th lumbar vertebrae (L5/L6 symphysis), and between the 6th lumbar vertebra and the sacrum (the lumbosacral symphysis). The horses involved […]

8.3.2022 Sam and Rabbit

By Sue Palmer on March 8, 2022

A Guest Blog by Sam Ireson Hi everyone, I hope everybody’s had a wonderful month. This month has been pretty quiet for Rabbit. After the excitement and hard work to gain our national qualification last month, I thought Rabbit deserved a small break. So, he had an easy few days with some hacking and a […]

7.3.2022 An Excerpt From The Book ‘Horse Massage For Horse Owners’ by Sue Palmer

By Sue Palmer on March 7, 2022

Cupping Practising on yourself Make a ‘cup’ from your hand, so that the edges of your hand (including your little finger, the pads of your fingers, your thumb and the heel of your hand) are in contact with your forearm. Softly tap the muscle on your arm so that you can see a slight wobble […]

Do you have a support team you trust for your horse?

By Sue Palmer on March 6, 2022

In the best cases, professionals work together to ensure the horse is happy and healthy. Communication between trainer, vet, physio, and farrier is essential to identify a common goal and solve problems in unison. You can change professionals if you don’t feel like they are working together as a team. While professionals today generally encourage and support each other, there are still some out there who feel the need to write off the advice of others. It is up to you to put together the best team to help your horse. Don’t feel pressured by a yard to use their choices, if you have good existing relationships, you need to choose the best team for you and your horse.

5.3.2022: The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram – Research and Development

By Sue Palmer on March 5, 2022

Recognising SI Pain Many of you will have wondered if your horse is sore in the sacroiliac region (SI). How can you tell? In this study, the researchers looked at the symptoms seen in 296 horses which responded to nerve blocking the sacroiliac region, and therefore presumably had pain in that region, as well as […]

4.3.2022 My Learnings From The Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference

By Sue Palmer on March 4, 2022

I was grateful to be able to watch the replay of the Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference, which was presented online on 11th December 2021. Here I share with you some of my learnings from the conference. Find out more about the Saddle Research Trust, and see the proceedings from previous conferences, at www.saddleresearchtrust.com. […]

3.3.2022: Jan and Rebel

By Sue Palmer on March 3, 2022

A Guest Blog By Jan Daley On pain of death – or my beautiful HyperBike being angle-ground into inch long pieces – I was forbidden to risk my or Rebel’s life or limbs for the foreseeable future. Rebel’s behaviour, even in the exercise cart, deteriorated. On grooming, harnessing and leaving the yard he was an […]

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