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Real-life equine anatomy, training & soundness… For every horse lover.

illbebackPLEASE NOTE: Due to study commitments, I am stepping back from my bodywork practice until 2017. I will continue to accommodate referrals from other practitioners and rehab cases (with veterinary approval) where possible, but will not be taking on regular clients until completion of my Masters degree. I will also have limited availability for educational offerings throughout this year, but if you are interested in securing a 2017 workshop or seminar in your area, please get in touch on info@foundationsofsoundness.com with all of your questions and wild ideas!

Manolo Mendez DVD Review: Clearing the body and preparing the young horse to move with ease through in-hand training

I have to tell you, this article was incredibly difficult to write, because every time I attempted to condense and articulate my perspective on learning to use Manolo’s in-hand techniques, I had no idea where [...]

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The Congenitally Crooked Neck (Part 2): Misplaced muscles, myofascial dysfunction & what it all means for posture & movement

So you've read Part 1, and you're back for more? Great! Read on... If not...go read it now, or watch the video below for a crash course! (Actually, watch the video anyway...there are a few [...]

Fluidity and freedom: A violinist’s reflections on riding to find your horse’s flow

18 November 2017 As I pulled out my beloved violin to play a favourite Scottish folk tune before heading to bed one night earlier this year—something that has become a meditative ritual after playing infrequently [...]

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Doing Rehab Right (Part 2): The Shrek model for a whole horse overhaul

    Doing Rehab Right The 5-Part Guide to digging deeper in order to heal the whole horse (and coming out the other side with your sanity intact)   Part 2: The Shrek Model for [...]

Mystery Lameness or Lack of In-Sight: Caroline Larrouilh on balancing Feel + Knowledge + Technology in equine rehabilitation

This piece by Caroline Larrouilh of Proud Horse Connections was originally published in 2014 and is shared here with permission. Thank you to Caroline for so beautifully articulating these thoughts and encouraging others to look deeper when something [...]

REVIEW: Introduction to Fascia, Laterality & the Crooked Horse Syndrome

ONLINE COURSE REVIEW Equine Integrative Medicine Based Assessment & Rehab Strategies: Seven Case Studies with Dr. Ridgway and Manolo Mendez SEGMENT Introduction to Fascia, Laterality and the Crooked Horse Syndrome by Dr Kerry Ridgway This [...]

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