AB Horsemanship

Come cool off we have AC!

For those of you that don't know I'm currently opening a tack store in Gilroy,CA. I will be picking back up training once I get help at the store. Until then let me help sell your tack!

Volunteer work day happening now. 20876 Almaden rd. Come by and help out. Snacks and horses provided.

Volunteer work day at the barn this Saturday 12-3:30 Drop in and help out if you have time.

Bella wishes you all a wonderful Valentines Day. Remember to hug your horses and loved ones.

2 spots available for tomorrow's Adult group lesson. "Listening to the horse"
3-4pm contact me if you like to attend.

Such wonderful picture show just why its important to have proper carriage. For long term health this is imperative.

Vous voulez connaitre la raison pourquoi les chevaux ont des trous derrière les épaules?

Les chevaux n'ont pas de clavicule qui permet de retenir leur cage thoracique entre les épaules. Elle est uniquement tenue par des muscles.

Ces muscles peuvent être actifs, c'est le cheval de gauche. Un des principaux groupes de muscles qui tient cette cage thoracique, c'est la ceinture thoracique qui est en bleu, ainsi que le muscles caudaux des cuisses qui permet de bien tendre toute la cage thoracique. La cage thoracique est ''haute'' entre les épaules, les muscles sont remplis, la forme du garrot en coupe est pleine.

Ou si le cheval n'a pas été particulièrement été entrainé ou s'il a une conformation délicate ou une blessure, ce sont les muscles passifs qui retiennent la cage thoracique de tomber entre les épaules. On reconnait sa silhouette typique de cheval en U, l'encolure a un arche vers le bas, c'est le brachiocéphalique qui est surdéveloppé, les pectoraux qui ressortent devant et plus subtil, au niveau des lombaires, des muscles tendus car ils ''retiennent'' tout l'avant main.

La cage thoracique est basse entre les épaules et c'est ce decalage qui crée le trou derrière les épaules.

Dessin de base et pour en savoir plus : https://pferde-gesund-bewegen.de/trageerschoepfung-wenn-der-pferdekoerper-sagt-ich-kann-nicht-mehr

Easy to do and very helpful.

Many good things to look at here.

What are the implications of mismatched front feet?

Many horses have high/low front feet, where one foot has a steeper angle then it’s opposite.
But do we realise how much effect this can have on the entire musculoskeletal system!?

We can have different types of high/low.
A boxy foot and an ideal foot.
An ideal foot and a flat foot.
A flat foot and a boxy foot.
Studies have shown that that amount of difference in angle between the two is proportional to the effects on the horses biomechanics.

These horses may require much more regular physiotherapy or chiropractic due to the profound compensations which are akin to sub clinical unilateral lameness. Especially in the back as Gomez Alvarez et al. (2007) measured the majority of compensations for lameness are seen in the spine.

This is a great example of how the hoof and the horse are inextricably linked as the hoof conformation is created by physiological influences. Below is a comprehensive graphic of the effects of high/low.

Read more…

https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/high-low-hoof-conformation-farriery-and-whole-horse-relevance

More information and discussion in our webinars with Dr Kilmartin and Dr Clifford where we delve into the two way relationship of the hoof/horse connection at this link..

https://equineeducationhub.thinkific.com/courses/Conformation

https://equineeducationhub.thinkific.com/courses/Hoofhorse

Tomorrows 3:00 group lesson has opening. Let me know if you want to join in.

We would like to welcome the newest member of our heard. Rainy Day Romance but better know as "Miss Rosie Pony" she is such a gem its no wonder we have all fallin in love with her.

Adult Horsemanship class Saturday at 3:00pm. Text me to confirm your spot.

Captivating Lady
17 year old Registered 1/2 Arabian Mare 15.1 hands. Looking for forever home. Follow link for more information https://www.abhorsemanship.com

Run free old man! With a heavy heart we let Calvin cross the rainbow bridge today. I know he is happy flirting with the girls and running with his friend. Be well we loved you.

Even rinos need love!

A Girl and her pony 💜

Logan is looking for a sponsor. Logan is quite a gentleman. He is the kind of horse that will steal your heart. Great for light riding, and ground work. Tennessee walking horse gelding 18 years 15.2 black and white. Please contact me for more
Information.

The clinic is done and I couldn't have done it without my amazing team! Thank you everyone for all the hard work! And thank you, all who attended.

Day one Demo was fabulous. Thank you everyone 3 more days left. We would love to have you join us.

Lady says Hi 👋 This sweet little mare is in for a tune up and then to find a new home. Contact me for more information.

COMING UP May 13th-16th here in San Jose come learn from Leslie Desmond a better way to communicate and build relationship with your horse.

Our barn is on voluntary lock down to all out side horses at this time. Please read and learn more about what is going on in our horse community. I am still open for riding lessons.
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html

CDFA - AHFSS - AHB - EH - Equine Herpes Virus Equine Herpes Virus

Merry Christmas from our furry ones! I hope you all had an amazing holiday.

Here we go again. I will let you all know when we are open again. Be safe this holiday season.

Picture from the October horse show.

You can also find your information on the sight.
https://www.abkmonlinehorseshows.com/

HOME | Abkmonlinehorseshows We offer reasonable entry fees for our horse community to be able to afford. Win ribbons from 1st to 10th place... With 1st place also getting a custom gift. We will hold high point in December and awards will be given.