Biomechanics – Pollyanna FitzGerald (Msc³, Bsc² (Hons), EBW, MMAA, MRAMP)

Barefoot v Shod

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Feb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023in Barefoot, Biomechanics, Equine, Hoof, HorseLeave a comment

Blog post on benefits and difficulties of being barefoot

Track Systems and Movement

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Jan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023in Biomechanics, Equine, Freedom, Forage, Friends, Horse, MusculoskeletalLeave a comment

You have probably heard about track systems in some form or another. They are often associated with horses or ponies that need dietary management for conditions such as equine metabolic syndrome or Cushing (PPID). While they are indeed a really…

Long-lining: A forgotten art!

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022in Biomechanics, Exercises, Horse, Musculoskeletal, RehabilitationLeave a comment

Blog post about the advantages of long-lining

Product Review: Total Contact Saddle

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021in Biomechanics, Horse, Musculoskeletal, Rehabilitation, Rider, Saddle, Tack2 Comments

Tried and tested review of the Total Contact Saddle

Part Three: How to reduce overuse injuries in horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021in Biomechanics, Horse, Horse Pilates, Massage, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rider, TreatmentLeave a comment

Blog post on how to reduce the risk of overuse injuries in your horse. Including massage, rider weight, tack fit, surfaces

Part Two: Causes of Overuse injuries in horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon May 26, 2021Jun 3, 2021in Biomechanics, Horse, Massage, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rehabilitation, RiderLeave a comment

Factors that can cause overuse injuries in horses

Horse Bones

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Bone, Horse, Massage, MusculoskeletalLeave a comment

Small blog about horses bones and bony anatomy