Whether your horse is a sport horse, a leisure horse or a working horse, its body is put under strain every day. After a training session, a competition, a trail ride or even a simple outing in hot weather, recovery plays a major role in its well-being and health. Of all the factors influencing this recovery, a horse’s hydration is often one of the most important… and yet one of the most neglected. Proper hydration not only helps maintain the body’s vital functions, but also optimises muscle recovery, reduces fatigue and preserves the horse’s performance in the long term.

Equine osteopathy is currently attracting growing interest in the equestrian world.
Whether among leisure riders, professionals or training centres, this approach appeals due to its holistic view of the body and its effectiveness in promoting well-being and performance.

The debate over whether horses should be barefoot or shod is one of the most hotly debated topics in the equestrian world. Some riders advocate a return to barefoot, which is considered more natural. Others prefer shoeing to protect the hoof or improve the horse’s performance. In reality, the answer is not that simple.

Over the past fifteen years or so, the equine world has undergone a veritable revolution in its approach to care. Long focused on a curative approach, intervening once a condition has developed, equine care is now evolving towards a holistic, preventive and integrative vision of wellness.

Horse performance is not solely based on the quality of training, genetic aptitude or technical skill. It is part of a holistic approach in which physical, mental and emotional balance play a decisive role.

When temperatures drop, a horse's body must constantly adapt to maintain its thermal balance. This adaptation, although natural, causes numerous changes in the muscles, fascia and joints. In winter, massaging your horse becomes much more than just a moment of relaxation: it is a real tool for prevention, comfort and performance.

Lameness in horses is one of the most worrying signs for a rider or owner. It almost always indicates pain, imbalance or musculoskeletal damage, ranging from a simple muscle spasm to a more serious injury.

Knowing about a horse’s muscles gives you a better understanding of its movement, locomotion and comfort. Each muscle plays a specific role in propulsion, balance, flexibility and posture.

Studying equine myology is never easy. Whether you are studying for a BTS in animal production, animal osteopathy, veterinary school or a course related to horse riding, you already know that this subject requires rigour and memorisation.