What Is Core Strength? In basic terms, the core refers to the muscles around your trunk and pelvis – the abdominal wall, hips, lower back and diaphragm. More specifically, it includes the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, erector spinae, pelvic floor muscles, and the internal and external obliques; the muscles provide overall support during work, rest […]
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I had heard of Peter Horobin for many years before having the pleasure of meeting him. Until that time he was like Yoda the character from Star Wars, a legend, however, I had never seen him!! I was introduced to him by a colleague and good friend Peter Muscatt, a previous assistant trainer to Chris Waller. […]
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Ahead Of The Game So if I told you that stretching your horse every day would mean that he/she will feel fantastic, reduce the risk of injury and fatigue, improve recovery, improve strength and potentially achieve greater results (not to mention the positive effect it has on the mind…) I am sure you would do […]
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One misconception about the application of ice to your horse is that it may spook or unsettle your animal. This is completely false and should not be a concern. Like any therapeutic treatment, you should always take care when introducing anything to a horse for the first time, however, this is just general horsemanship and […]
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Horses And Humans Need Different Treatments Physiotherapy modalities used on the equine patient are similar if not exactly the same used for people. Like human physiotherapy, it is vital to ensure that the professional diagnosing and treating your horse is not only qualified with the correct credentials but also has experience in treating both human and […]
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Equi-Ice has been designed to ensure maximum comfort. However, the packs also to allow the animal to remove it if they resent application. This is to ensure the safety of horse and owner. Due to its unique design, the weight of the ice in the pack allows for movement of the horse without much movement […]
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There are four myths discussed in this article regarding riding horses. The first myth is that people think they’re not good enough to be riders because they aren’t naturally inclined to be the best at riding. With a bit more effort anyone can be a great rider. The second myth it feels like it takes years […]
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This article basically describes the serious condition that horses can get, called laminitis. Laminitis affects horses hooves so that they are unable to even walk, this article details or simple steps and we can use to eliminate laminitis should read this article, and to keep some things on them at all times stop laminitis. Finally, […]
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Icing and Heating: Acute Versus Chronic? In a traditional sense, ice has been recommended for acute injuries, which may be any injury within the first 72 hours and up until the inflammatory response has resolved. Whereas, heat has been recommended for chronic injuries, which is the time period loosely noted to be 2-3 weeks post […]
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When horses (and other athletes) sustain an acute injury, healing follows a standard process. Read on to find out more. The Four Stages Haemostasis Occurs directly following an acute injury, whereby platelets in the blood adhere to the injured site. Within this phase, platelet activation creates an amorphous shape change, more suitable for clotting whilst […]
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Back Pain Is Common In Horses Back pain in horses is very common because it is the direct point of contact with the rider’s weight and movement weather this be a dressage horse or racehorse. The back takes all the impact and this can be affected by the saddle not fitting correctly either putting pressure […]
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To stretch this muscle you also need to look after yourself. Horses weigh a lot and some will not always weight bare the rest of themselves during the stretch so you need to make it the most comfiest and safest for yourself.
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The Effects of Heat Heat increases blood flow to the affected region. This is beneficial for tight muscles or sore point, since more blood flow means more nutrients and oxygen are transported to damaged tissue, therefore speeding healing. Heat can also help to reduce pain and muscle spasm therefore preparing the horse for the saddle […]
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Ice For Recovery In Horses The benefits of icing have been documented for many years. Whether it be the reduction of inflammation, pain relief or to assist in recovery. Acute injuries are the most common ones we treat with ice therapy to immediately reduce inflammation occurring and to take away the pain. Just as in […]
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In 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid star revealed he has had his own ‘ice-box’ Cryotherapy chamber fitted in his home. He takes two three-minute sessions a week and credits this to taking his already incredible strength and fitness to another level. So why do athletes use cryotherapy for recovery?
Continue readingUsing the Mat Method is a great way to teach your horse independence and commands without developing a focus on your hands or pockets. This also helps to teach the horse how to be away from you and how to move to a thing, rather than always moving away (A common trope of standard horse […]
Continue readingCooling down your horse quickly after strenuous exercise is so important for it’s recovery and health, and no-one knows this more than Jade Findlay, equestrian and eventing specialist. At the recent Melbourne International 3 Day Event, Jade used Equi-Ice after her cross-country event to cool down her mare.
Continue readingJust south of Sydney, set amongst 100 acres of beautiful countryside overlooking the picturesque Kangaroo Valley, lies Wallaby Hill Farm, one of Australia’s premier equestrian centres. The farm itself which in a former life was a potato farm and later a cattle farm is nestled between two national parks. However, it has been transformed into an established equine […]
Continue readingThe Mitsubishi Motors Australian (MMA) International 3 Day Event will see some of the worlds best riders go head to head in what can be described as the ‘triathlon’ of the equestrian world. The MMA international 3 Day Event or Aus3DE is comprised of 3 phases including dressage, cross country and showjumping with each ‘phase’ […]
Continue readingThe Mitsubishi Motors Australian (MMA) International 3 Day Event will see some of the Australias best riders converge upon Adelaide from the 16h to the 19th of November. Of these riders is one of our proud members of team Equi-Ice, Laura Wallace, from Burwood Eventing. Laura who hails from New Zealand is a talented event […]
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