Equine Insights: How the Equine Shoulders Affect Performance

Equine Insights: How the Equine Shoulders Affect Performance

In this blog, I will describe the horse’s chest and shoulder region focusing on how they differ from our own and the implications this has for locomotion and performance. Locomotion is defined for humans. People...
Equine Insights: Where should you sit on your horse’s back?

Equine Insights: Where should you sit on your horse’s back?

Have you ever asked yourself, “how do I properly sit on my horse?” Today we’ll look at where we sit on the horse’s back and how the horse’s conformation affects our leg position. In previous...
Equine Insights: The Veterinarian’s Role with Kissing Spines | Part 3 of the Kissing Spines Series

Equine Insights: The Veterinarian’s Role with Kissing Spines | Part 3 of the Kissing Spines Series

Welcome to part three of the deep dive into the reality of kissing spines.   Horses afflicted by kissing spines become more painful when ridden because the rider’s weight causes their back to hollow and...
Equine Insights: What Causes the Development of Kissing Spines | Part 2 of the Kissing Spines Series

Equine Insights: What Causes the Development of Kissing Spines | Part 2 of the Kissing Spines Series

Part two of the deep dive into the reality of kissing spines.   We learned last time that kissing spines is a potentially painful disease in which the spines of the vertebrae rub against each other. Let’s...
Equine Insights: Understanding Kissing Spines in Horses & Signs | Part 1 of the Kissing Spines Series

Equine Insights: Understanding Kissing Spines in Horses & Signs | Part 1 of the Kissing Spines Series

Kissing Spines in Horses Last time I described the structure and mechanics of the horse’s back. In this blog, we’ll explore the most common vertebrae disease in the trunk region: kissing spines. Let’s dive into...
Equine Insights: The Trunk – How to Better Understand your Horses Back Biomechanics

Equine Insights: The Trunk – How to Better Understand your Horses Back Biomechanics

Each part of the locomotor apparatus plays a distinct and different role in locomotion. The horse’s trunk is the central part that unites and coordinates the haunches with the forehand. In addition to transmitting propulsion...
Equine Insights: The Big Picture

Equine Insights: The Big Picture

Winston Churchill said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” While appreciating the outer beauty of horses, I’ve always been fascinated by what’s on...
Equine Insights™ by Dr. Hilary: Meet Dr. Hilary Clayton

Equine Insights™ by Dr. Hilary: Meet Dr. Hilary Clayton

Meet Dr. Hilary Clayton, author of our Equine Insights by Dr. Clayton blog post series. For almost 50 years Dr. Hilary M. Clayton has performed innovative research in the areas of equine biomechanics, lameness, rehabilitation,...
Mitigating Equine Fatigue: A Practical Guide with FLAIR® Strips

Mitigating Equine Fatigue: A Practical Guide with FLAIR® Strips

Fatigue in Equine Athletes In the competitive world of equestrian sports, fatigue in horses often goes unnoticed until it impacts their performance. Understanding and addressing this silent challenge is crucial for the health and success...