Here’s another great resource if you’d like to learn more about saddle fitting, Dawn’s Saddle Blog at Olson’s, and I’ll tell you a couple of reasons I feel especially confident in recommending it. 1. Blog author, Dawn Anderson, is totally passionate about her own learning and training on this topic. She’s already pursued some of [...]
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Shoulder asymmetries: a vet’s explanation
Posted in Anatomy, Q&A, Websites and Blogs, tagged asymmetry, larger shoulder, saddle fitting, shoulders on June 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a great Q&A article from theHorse.com. Veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS, offers her response to a question about asymmetrical muscle development and how it can relate to both movement and saddle fitting issues. And be sure to note her comments in the last paragraph, “So what can you do about this asymmetry?”!
“Essential Reading for All Riders”
Posted in Anatomy, Websites and Blogs, tagged Anatomy, biomechanics, Dr. Deb Bennett, Equine Studies Institute, evolution on March 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Deb Bennett, Ph.D., author of several books including the wonderful series, Principles of Conformation Analysis, is also the founder of a great website, Equine Studies Institute. Check out especially the “Knowledge Base” area of the site. As described there, “This section of the ESI Website is intended to grow as readings are added yearly. [...]
State of the art equine rehab facility
Posted in Miscellaneous, Websites and Blogs, tagged Pegasus, rehabilitation, swim therapy, treadmill on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We’re lucky to have right here in Western Washington a state of the art equine rehabilitation facility called Pegasus. Technology and services include not only swim therapy and an underwater treadmill, but even hyperbaric oxygen therapy, whole body vibration therapy, solarium, and more. You can find a video tour on the website, which is beautiful [...]
