Guest Blog 8 - The Horse Physio - Sue Palmer

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3.5.2022: Jan and Rebel

By Sue Palmer on May 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 […]

2.5.2022 Excerpt from ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’

By Sue Palmer on May 2, 2022

From Chapter 12: Does your horse score 10/10 for comfort? 6. Picking up tail and tail pull What to do (Safety note: It is your responsibility to decide whether it is safe for you to do this exercise with your horse. The author takes no responsibility for accident or injury): 1. Picking up tail : […]

27.3.2022 Excerpt from ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’

By Sue Palmer on March 27, 2022

From Chapter 12: Does your horse score 10/10 for comfort? 5. Feel along the back and spine What to do: Using your first and second finger, press into the muscle of the ‘wither pocket’ just behind your horse’s shoulder blade, a couple of inches away from his spine. Pressing about as hard as you would […]

26.3.2022 Lower RHpE Score Linked To Higher Placings

By Sue Palmer on March 26, 2022

“Eventers that show the least signs of musculoskeletal discomfort are most likely to be highly placed, a study has found.” I was delighted to read a report in the Horse and Hound online newsletter yesterday on the application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to grassroots eventing. You can read the article here. You may […]

23.1.2022 Hilary, Max and Zen

By Sue Palmer on March 23, 2022

A Guest Blog by Hilary Moses February began with some appalling weather. Really high winds and 3 storms in a row. Zen was booked to start his proper jump education but it was cancelled. He was also entered into another walk and trot competition at a new venue for him, but this was cancelled too. […]

18.3.2022: Jan and Rebel

By Sue Palmer on March 18, 2022

A Guest Blog By Jan Daley The HyperBike is a very innovative vehicle. It has a low centre of gravity, and a wide axle. It is very stable, and as mentioned, is light – 13.5kg – and very strong. Having made my adjustments, got my harness altered, and done everything I could think of, I […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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