After a work session, a competition or even a more sustained ride, your horse may show signs of stiffness or discomfort. Like us, he may suffer from soreness. These benign muscular aches and pains are commonplace, but they can impact on his well-being and performance if not properly managed.
The relationship between rider and horse is based on mutual understanding and
harmonious communication. Yet one often underestimated aspect plays a fundamental role in this relationship: knowledge of myology.
Phytotherapy, which comes from the Greek words phyton meaning plant and therapeia meaning treatment, involves using the properties of plants to treat animals, particularly horses. This age-old practice has been modernized and integrated into veterinary care to offer natural alternatives to conventional treatments.
Taking up horse riding is an exciting adventure, but it requires a certain amount of equipment to guarantee safety, comfort and efficiency during sessions. Today, CAMAYA shares a list of must-have equipment for beginner riders.
Anxiety in horses is a common phenomenon, exacerbated by the modern living conditions we impose on them. Confined to boxes, often isolated from their congeners, they undergo a lifestyle quite different from that of their ancestors living in the wild.
Equine myositis, also known as coup de sang or Monday sickness, is a muscular condition that can affect horses of all ages and breeds. This disorder can vary in severity and symptoms, from mild muscle pain to partial or total paralysis.
Recognized as a source of well being, stretching, or stretching, is a practice commonly used among us humans to improve muscle flexibility, prevent injury and promote recovery. The same applies to horses.
Unable to express their discomfort clearly, horses tend to conceal their pain. However, knowing how to recognize them is essential to the equine’s health and well-being.
Muscling your horse’s back is essential to his health and performance. This area contributes to his posture, balance and ability to support the rider’s weight. But to safely develop this area, it’s
important to understand its anatomy.
Horses are capable of a variety of movements that capture the imagination and fascinate riders.
Among them, the amble is a distinctive horse gait embodying both grace and power.