Real-life equine anatomy, training & soundness… For every horse lover.
PLEASE 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!
Grassroots: Young equestrians get a closer look at how the horse’s body works…and what that means for their riding!
At a recent horse anatomy workshop, we invited some parents attending a pony club rally at the venue to pop in for a look and chat at lunchtime. Imagine our surprise when the kids asked [...]
One year on: Jack, the Professor
One year ago, I lost my best friend and greatest teacher. The trees around your arena are just as bare as they were on that day, Jacky, but I'll be looking for the blossoms in [...]
When in rehab… Celebrate the little wins
Rehab can be as challenging and frustrating a road as it is rewarding, so when you're in it for the long haul, it's the little things that matter... and are totally worth celebrating! Today? It [...]
Food For Thought: Skeletal maturity, straightness and the performance horse
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Editing to preface this post with wise words from Manolo Mendez Dressage and Wolbunya Equine: "Read, think, agree or disagree, do more research, take an anatomy course or read a book...all food [...]
Time for a haircut?
Anyone who has seen me in action dissecting or assisting knows that one of the phrases that comes out of my mouth most frequently is, 'Can someone please tuck my ponytail back into my headband?!' [...]
The Not-So-Secret Life Of Bones: Georgia Lillie reviews an evening seminar with Cat Walker and her “ghost horses”
If you attended Cat Walker’s evening seminar “The Secret Life of Bones” you should give yourself a little pat on the back. You saw it coming. You saw that the quiet but burgeoning hero to [...]