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

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

Veterinary Consent: What is it all about?

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021in Horse, Massage, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rehabilitation, TreatmentLeave a comment

Why is Veterinary consent needed to treat your horse?

Case Study: Willow a year on

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Apr 8, 2021Feb 10, 2022in Horse, Massage, Rehabilitation, TreatmentLeave a comment

A comparison of Willow on initial assessment and then a year on after her first winter.

Case Study: Willow’s Journey, Part 2

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Apr 2, 2021Feb 10, 2022in Exercises, Horse, Horse Pilates, Pole work, Rehabilitation, Treatment1 Comment

Summary of Willow’s treatment over a 3 month time span

Case Study: Willow’s Journey, Part 1

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Mar 24, 2021Feb 10, 2022in Horse, Rehabilitation1 Comment

A case study with the initial assessment findings of a 15.1hh 19 year old mare.