30/10/2025
Pull back !
It’s been another cranial sacral day!
I worked with this lovely mare who had a sudden pull back in her stable. She caught her headcollar. It was an unfortunate accident, but even a split second trauma like this can ripple through the body often creating lasting effects.
A pull back can affect the whole body, like the poll, tmj, cervicals, spine, cranial bones, and nuchal ligament, and can even impede cerebrospinal fluid flow, alter balance and proprioception, restrictions in fascia and impact vision. It’s a serious incident and shouldn’t be taken lightly.
I know this personally because my own horse had a very traumatic pull back about 6 years ago, he literally hung himself off the side of a horsebox. His front legs were off the ground!! If I’d known then what I know now, I could have helped reduce many of the issues he still experiences today.
If your horse has experienced a pull back. Please get your therapist to assess. This kind of incident can explain a lot if your horse is showing any ridden or movement issues.
Cranial sacral is a gentle hands on technique that helps release tension in the skull, spine, and sacrum, supporting normal movement of the cerebrospinal fluid and improving the body’s overall balance and function.
Treating the whole horse 🙌
