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How To Be Happier: Introduction

By Sue Palmer on March 27, 2021

I wonder whether I’m being a bit presumptuous writing this. Then I think, if just one thing I say makes a difference to even one person, that’s good enough for me. So I’m giving it my best shot. As one of my favourite authors Brene Brown would say, I’m being awkward, brave, and kind. Please […]

The Importance of Good Saddle Fit, by Dr Sue Dyson

By Sue Palmer on March 26, 2021

A study of 63 horses, in normal work and presumed by their owners to be working comfortably, was performed and we showed that the average changes in back dimensions were greater in horses working correctly compared with those not working correctly. The changes were also influenced by rider skill. Rider ability was categorised as: good - the rider was consistently in rhythm and balance, was sympathetic and showed correct use of the aids; moderate – the rider had knowledge of the basic principles of riding ‘on the bit’, but lacked core strength and stability, or did not consistently apply the aids correctly; and poor – the rider had poor knowledge or ability to ride a horse ‘on the bit’ and / or was very unbalanced. The changes in back dimensions were greatest for the good riders and smallest for the poorly skilled riders.

What is the Intelligent Horsemanship Association?

By Sue Palmer on March 25, 2021

With courses, horse help, membership (including a fantastic magazine and over 40 hours of online footage availabe to members), Intelligent Horsemanship has been helping horses and their owners for over 20 years. I’ve been a member of the Intelligent Horsemanship, from the very beginning. I remember, really early on, discussions with people about how this […]

How to… Box Rest: Conclusion

By Sue Palmer on March 24, 2021

In my experience, box rest is generally more stressful for the owner than it is for the horse. Having said that, there are very definitely horses who struggle with it. Sometimes the effects can be long lasting. That makes it important to do our best to reduce the risks of stress related behaviour from the […]

Surrender

By Sue Palmer on March 23, 2021

I hadn’t thought about surrendering as working with, rather than giving up. When I search for the definition of surrender I get: “stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.” And “give up or hand over (a person, right, or possession), typically on compulsion or demand.” Listening to a podcast recently, […]

Why it matters who your friends are

By Sue Palmer on March 22, 2021

Think about the last time you chose a restaurant because it was packed with people, or bought a product because it had numerous positive reviews. This is an example of something called 'social proof', a psychological phenomenon that influences our decisions.

How to.. Box Rest: Chapter 10

By Sue Palmer on March 21, 2021

Core Stability Core strength helps to maintain comfort during periods of enforced rest, and is definitely going to be important once your horse starts to come back into ridden work. Core strength supports the back, reducing the risk of pain or injury. It allows the horse to lift through his forehand, and to bring his […]

Webinar with Dr Veronica Fowler

By Sue Palmer on March 20, 2021

Have you come across the Facebook page ‘Dr Fowler’s BadScience:MadScience’? Dr Veronica Fowler breaks down the most talked about equine topics and provides a unique insight into why sometimes conclusions are much less conclusive than we might think. And now there’s an opportunity to listen to her in person! Dr Fowler is giving a webinar […]

Sue’s Journal: Do What You Love

By Sue Palmer on March 19, 2021

“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Marc Anthony As time moves on, so does life, and I’m excited to be steering my business in new directions as well as continuing to do what I know. My work treating horses is a passion, and it’s rewarding to be […]

How to… Box Rest: Chapter 9

By Sue Palmer on March 18, 2021

Feet and teeth As a physio, these are not my area of expertise. However, if I had a horse on box rest, the farrier and equine dental technician would definitely be part of the ‘team’ looking after him. Much is going to depend on the reason for the box rest. Your farrier may already be […]

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