Hoof health – 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…

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