Stifle Lameness
The stifle is the largest and most complex joint in the horse and, as such, it is an important...
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Category: Anatomy
A Fly Went By… The Cutaneus Muscle Reflex in Horses
‘A fly went by’ is the title of a children’s book by Mike McClintock that I love to...
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Conformation Fault or Compensation Pattern?
When you look at a horse, are you evaluating the bone structure, leg alignment, musculature,...
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The Hype About The Hyoid
Hyoid Apparatus: Who would have thought that a small and fragile bony structure located at the...
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Horse Bit Fit: Comfort and Communication
We can’t change the world by helping one horse and rider but we can change the world for that...
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A Bit More Choice: The Rise of Bit Fit Consulting
Bit fit. Trained bit fitting consultants now offer horse owners holistic and welfare-centric...
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The Ripple of her Legacy: A Story of Sox who Suffered From C6/C7 Malformation
C6/C7 Malformation This is my story of Sox. Sox came to me as a very sweet, very talented, yet...
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The Mystery of the Missing Lamellae
Our knowledge of equine anatomy may be based on outdated findings and needs to be revised....
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Your Spooky Horse Explained: The Limbic Motor System
Spooky horse? Improving your understanding of the inbuilt instinct for survival in the horse...
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How to Avoid Kissing Spines: Lessons from the Old Masters
Kissing spines. Adams’ ‘Lameness in Horses’ (1987)1 describes kissing spines as a...
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Tarcoola’s Legacy: Sharon May-Davis’ promise to improve horses’ lives
Sharon May-Davis, equine anatomy. The professional development room at Avoca Park is filled with...
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Science answers: Do whips hurt horses?
The racing industry insist that padded whips don’t hurt horses. But two humans who...
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