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File this gem under "Must See TV" for the upcoming Olympics!

TV Schedule for Equestrian at the 2016 Olympics You’ll be able to catch some of the equestrian events whether you have network TV or cable. Plus: how to watch online.

Happy Halloween, all!

Happy Halloween!!

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Sometimes, a girl (or guy)'s just got to embrace her inner crazy! How many of you can identify with having horses running through your veins?

It's always a bonus to be able to hear what your horse can't tell you in words...

The Equine Pain Face
Horses may not be able to say how much it hurts in words, but recent research is demonstrating their face tells all.
Learn to recognize the signs of the equine 'pain face'.

Study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vaa.12212/pdf

Video: Feel Your Horseâs Muscle Development Here’s what to feel for when assessing your horse’s body before every ride.

Holistic modalities can help your horse treat all manner of issues - including the effects borne on your horse simply by your mounting up to ride. Chiropractic, acupunture and massage. Let us know how Beth can help!

Ease Mounting Pressures on Your Horse | EQUUS Magazine The way you mount up from ground to saddle at the start of a ride has important implications for your horse's body and mind.

An essential part of equine care is to ensure the saddle you use is fitting your horse properly. Just having your horse fitted prior to purchase is not enough. The stuffing will wear over the age of the saddle, and your horse's frame can change, even if only slightly, over time. All of this will affect the fit of the saddle, and your horse's comfort level. If they're uncomfortable, they will use their frames differently, and that can cause them further pain or even injury. This article has some helpful hints. Of course, periodic saddle fittings with a professional fitter are also key.

Six Veterinarian-Approved Saddle-Fit Tips On a quest for the perfect saddle and the best fit? Here are a few words of advice from veterinarians.

Now that show season's wrapping up, it's time to get your horses' muscles treated after all their hard work. Interesting read for riders & trainers alike. Call me to set up an appointment. :)

Researchers Study Head, Neck Positions' Effects on Muscles Researchers evaluated the activity of three muscles when horses worked in different head and neck positions.

File this under interesting, and important, information - especially if you are riding in the hot summer months.

The proper way to cool a hot horse - DVM

LOVE this. Kitty dressage! Perhaps I should have also gotten certified in small animal massage as well.... I hope & wish that you all had a lovely holiday yesterday. :)

Daily Dose of Adorable: Cat dressage « HORSE NATION We’re seeing a lot of lateral work in here–haunches-in, half-pass… If there was a collective mark for “Cuteness,” we’d give these cats a 10!