abphysioFeb 123 minWorkloadAcute to Chronic workload is a ratio that can be used to help reduce the risk of injury. Acute = workload that week. Chronic = the
abphysioJan 83 minTime off from riding. What I've learnt.The last six months I've had to slow down, do a lot of resting and rehabbing due to two disc protrusions in my lower back. During my non-rid
abphysioDec 2, 20205 minSummer Rugging?a rug helps block heat absorbed by solar radiation, however as there is little to no gap between the rug and the skin heat is still transmit
abphysioOct 3, 20205 minMuscle Development and Back ProfilesOnce you’ve looked at BCS (Part 1), you can then look at muscle development. This tells you the horse’s habitual way of moving, stage of tra
abphysioSep 27, 20205 minCondition Scoring from Fat to FitI find the 9-point Henneke system more useful. And I like to consider condition (fat coverage) and muscle development separately.
abphysioAug 8, 20205 minWill this machine fix my horse?Will this machine fix my horse? The short answer: No. The long answer: Yes. Curious read on.
abphysioJul 12, 20209 minHow to Manage a Swollen LegDo you know what to do if your horse has a swollen leg? Learn some tips on how to effectively apply RICEMM.
abphysioMar 13, 20202 minAbracadabra? ... Correct Basics don't look fancy or impressiveIf you see a dramatic change in a session, most likely it either is not dramatic and you just haven't seen all the preceding work, or they a
abphysioFeb 10, 20203 minWhy A Quick Fix Won't WorkLearn about tissue healing time frames and avoid making common mistakes in recovering from injury.
abphysioDec 18, 20192 minPre-cooling WorksPre-cooling is not some fancy technique reserved for elite level horses performing at big competitions. Pre-cooling benefits every horse.
abphysioDec 7, 20195 minPart 2: Pole Work, Common Problems and Corrections.How to fix common mistakes that occur during pole work: slowing down, rushing, drifting and not stretching down.
abphysioNov 29, 20192 minPart 1: The Importance of Doing Pole Work Well.Principles and strength training. Know your reps, sets and why you are doing the pole work exercise.
abphysioOct 4, 20193 minMassage versus RehabilitationIf you constantly want massage, you have to ask; why are your muscles tense all the time?
abphysioAug 30, 20193 minRecognising Horse Back Pain - Part 2Changes in movement and behaviour that may indicate your horse has a sore back.
abphysioAug 22, 20192 minHorse Back Pain - Recognising a Sore Back - Part 1: Facial Expressions and PostureWith a little practice anyone can recognise signs of back pain. Facial expressions. Posture.
abphysioAug 15, 20191 minGirthy Behaviour in Horses and Myofascial Trigger PointsMyofascial trigger points are common in the pectoral muscles of horses.
abphysio Feb 12 3 min Workload Acute to Chronic workload is a ratio that can be used to help reduce the risk of injury. Acute = workload that week. Chronic = the
abphysio Jan 8 3 min Time off from riding. What I've learnt. The last six months I've had to slow down, do a lot of resting and rehabbing due to two disc protrusions in my lower back. During my non-rid
abphysio Dec 2, 2020 5 min Summer Rugging? a rug helps block heat absorbed by solar radiation, however as there is little to no gap between the rug and the skin heat is still transmit
abphysio Oct 3, 2020 5 min Muscle Development and Back Profiles Once you’ve looked at BCS (Part 1), you can then look at muscle development. This tells you the horse’s habitual way of moving, stage of tra
abphysio Sep 27, 2020 5 min Condition Scoring from Fat to Fit I find the 9-point Henneke system more useful. And I like to consider condition (fat coverage) and muscle development separately.
abphysio Aug 8, 2020 5 min Will this machine fix my horse? Will this machine fix my horse? The short answer: No. The long answer: Yes. Curious read on.
abphysio Jul 12, 2020 9 min How to Manage a Swollen Leg Do you know what to do if your horse has a swollen leg? Learn some tips on how to effectively apply RICEMM.
abphysio Mar 13, 2020 2 min Abracadabra? ... Correct Basics don't look fancy or impressive If you see a dramatic change in a session, most likely it either is not dramatic and you just haven't seen all the preceding work, or they a
abphysio Feb 10, 2020 3 min Why A Quick Fix Won't Work Learn about tissue healing time frames and avoid making common mistakes in recovering from injury.
abphysio Dec 18, 2019 2 min Pre-cooling Works Pre-cooling is not some fancy technique reserved for elite level horses performing at big competitions. Pre-cooling benefits every horse.
