INSIGHTS FROM SEVEN HILLS
Ideas and observations on dressage, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and the work of helping horses move with greater balance and comfort.
THE LIBRARY
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Rehabilitation & Recovery
ECVM can influence how a horse organizes the neck, trunk, and limbs. Learn how veterinary-guided postural retraining develops proprioception, coordination, and more sustainable movement.
Rehabilitation & Recovery
A practical look at the post-clinical work that helps horses strengthen the thoracic sling, lift the back, and return to ridden work after treatment.
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Getting veterinary clearance to return to work after an illness or injury brings immense relief, but for many horse owners, it also brings a wave of anxiety. Hearing that your horse is "cleared for work" is a crucial milestone, but it rarely comes with a step-by-step roadmap for rebuilding the strength, posture, and coordination required under saddle.
Rehabilitation & Recovery
When a performance horse steps out of active competition or training due to injury, illness, or strain, the road back to full work can feel daunting. Reaching the end of stall rest or hand-walking is a…
Rehabilitation & Recovery
The transition from rehabilitation back into training is a critical phase in a horse’s development. When movement is rebuilt with attention to balance, coordination, and progressive loading, rehabilitation becomes the foundation for long-term soundness rather than a temporary pause in training.
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Reducing stress is not a soft concept—it’s a physical necessity. How a horse lives, rests, and interacts with its environment directly influences muscle tone, coordination, and the body’s ability to recover. Supporting the nervous system through thoughtful management is often what allows rehabilitation and training work to truly take hold.
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Inspired by a post from Lee McLean at Keystone Equine, I share lessons from years of working with horses needing a second chance—how to balance empathy with structure, avoid defensive riding, and care for ourselves while helping horses heal and rebuild trust.