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Carolyn Wright

Kinesiology taping? For horses?

Kinesiology - the study of motion/of muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. The study of motion is an extremely important aspect of...

Carolyn Wright

Weaning

The mare gradually weans her foal, some still occasionally nurse at the age of two. Unfortunately, breeders will wean too early. The foal...

Carolyn Wright

The Hyoid Bone; What does it do?

The hyoid apparatus, is a delicate structure, suspended from the temporal bone at the base of the skull, and has a direct muscular...

Carolyn Wright

Hoof Balance

Trimming the hoof cannot be done without affecting the internal structures and function. All too often the horse's foot is trimmed and...

Carolyn Wright

Bits?

The bit is designed to cause discomfort, with the hope that the horse will avoid the discomfort and respond in a specific way - a...

Carolyn Wright

Weight Limit?!

After watching a video of an overweight person trying to mount a horse, swing his leg over the back and plopping in the saddle, no wonder...

Carolyn Wright

Emotions, Stress, Vices and "The Emotion Code"

Have you ever had this gut feeling that turned out to be true? My gut tells me "The Emotion Code" can assist the equine to release...

Carolyn Wright

The Equine Emotion

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines emotion as a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong...