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Inexplicable Lameness, Explained
Inexplicable foreleg lower limb lameness explained: THE ELBOW If your horse is out of balance or not carrying weight over all four legs,...
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Jun 14, 20222 min read
Instructor Qualifications
If you are looking for a Pilates studio in Aiken, SC you might be confused by some Pilates studios’ instructor qualifications. In fact,...
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May 3, 20222 min read
Ride the Hyoid not the Horse
The impact of the Hyoid Apparatus in a Horse. As discussed by Sharon May-Davis, the hyoid (a bone group in the neck/jaw area of a horse)...
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May 3, 20224 min read
Horse Muscles: A Cheat Sheet
Use this as a guide to know what the muscles do and the effects of working them. Rectus Capitus Lateralis: this muscle helps bend the top...
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May 2, 20222 min read
Dem Lovely Bones: Horse Bones, That Is.
In Equine Bodywork, knowledge of anatomy is crucial in understanding how all the inner--parts of a horse work together and effect each...
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May 2, 20222 min read
Equine Pilates: Therapy or Reeducation?
Many people think Equine Pilates is another therapy similar to homeopathy, osteopathy and acupuncture. However, Equine Pilates is very...
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Apr 21, 20221 min read
Presentation: Horse Speak® for Equine Bodyworkers
An agenda for Horse Speak® for Equine Bodyworkers presentation at Full Moon Farms on April 24, 2022. Horse Speak® concepts and techniques...
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Apr 21, 20222 min read
Equine Pilates
Horses simply standing or grazing in an unbalanced way will cause certain muscles to be constantly under stress. If these ways of...
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Apr 7, 20222 min read
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser therapeutic treatments have become quite popular over the last several years for treatments of both dogs and horses, offering...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read
Grazing vs. Browsing
Sharon May-Davis is an Australian scientist and equine therapist who has worked for over three decades in the equine field. In a recent...
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Apr 3, 20223 min read
Hind End Problems
Weak muscles in the hind-end can cause all sorts of problems in horses. Let's discuss some common issues: Roach Back A problem in the...
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Mar 29, 20223 min read
Balance Command: Verticals vs. Horizontals
Gravity is a constant vertical force which is always pressing down upon us. Whether you are a biped (Vertical: human) or a quadruped...
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Mar 21, 20224 min read
Horse Speak® Under Saddle, Explained
“Yoga Reins” & “Hello Reins” Horse Speak® under saddle is about riding the horse, not the discipline. When you ride with joy, you’ll...
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Mar 16, 20223 min read
Treating the Body from the Inside Out
One of the newest healing modalities coming soon at Pilates Mastery includes the globally renowned CranioSacral therapy. CranioSacral is...
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Mar 16, 20223 min read
Understanding Equine Pilates
Like in all vertebrates, a healthy spine is crucial for healthy movement. In fact, many healing arts start with the backbone and its...
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Feb 25, 20222 min read
The Best Pilates Studio in Aiken
After opening our Aiken studio amidst the pandemic of 2019, we forced ourselves to consider the ideal Pilates studio and what kept...
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Feb 20, 20222 min read
Equine Pilates Saves Money On Vet Bills
Like all athletes, horses are subject to a wide variety of injuries. Pain not only hinders the performance of a horse, it also affects...
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Feb 20, 20222 min read
The History of Pilates
Joseph Pilates (Pilates) was born in 1883 near the Norther German city of Dusseldorf. His father was a gymnast; his mother was a...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
Command vs. Control
What is the difference between controlling your body and being in command of your body? Authenticity! It’s a simple, yet very...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
Private Pilates vs. Group Pilates
When choosing between private Pilates and group fitness Pilates, there are a few things to consider: First, the price. There is a...
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