Back and neck tension: recognise the signs
Is your horse moving less smoothly than before? Does it have difficulty bending, striking off, or does it react sensitively when being groomed ored? Back and neck tension occurs more often than many horse owners think and can have various causes. It is important to recognise the signs in good time and have the underlying cause investigated. Read more […]
Reduced mobility
Reduced mobility is common in horses and often manifests as difficulty starting up, shorter strides, less suppleness or restraint in movement. This can occur due to wear and tear, stiffness, muscle and connective tissue strain or the natural ageing process. What happens with reduced mobility? When joints, muscles and connective tissues work less well together, the musculoskeletal system loses its resilience. [...]
