Fit-Click / Online R+ fitness & rehab training

27/10/2025

We love Hoopers! and we love listening to Hoopers international
There is always great take aways for us here at Team Fit-Click

European Hoopers pioneers Nadine Hehli, BSc. & Simone Fasel, lic. phil.
will personally guide you through the free livestream tonight (Monday October 27th). The two seasoned experts will provide insightful tips, and hands-on demonstrations to help you and your furry companion start right right from the start. 😉 Get ready for a fun-filled learning experience that will take your Hoopers skills to a new level. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on an amazing journey with us! 💚💜

13/10/2025

Girths under the microscope – what science says 🐴📊

A girth may look like a simple piece of tack, but researchers have confirmed it plays a key role in horse comfort. 💡

🔬 A newly published study in Animals investigated how girth type and girth tightness affect saddle pressure and horse movement.
What did they test?
➡️ 6 regularly ridden horses at rising trot
➡️ 2 girth types: straight vs. anatomical
➡️ 2 levels of tightness: looser (8 kg) vs. tighter (16 kg)

To ensure accuracy, they used:
✨ pressure mats under the saddle (100 measurements per second)
✨ slow-motion cameras and limb markers for movement analysis
✨ device for precise adjustment of tightening force

👉 Results?
• Girth type had only a minor effect on movement.
• Tightening, however, had a big impact on saddle pressure – the tighter the girth, the more the pressure shifted forward.

And this forward shift can have long-term effects on the horse’s comfort and back health. 🌿

For more about this study, see the following post.

Source: Marlin, D., et al. (2025). The Effect of Girth Design and Girth Tension on Saddle-Horse Pressures and Forelimb Stride Kinematics in Rising Trot. Animals.
📸 Photo: Equus Magazine

12/10/2025

Ein tolles Wochenende gewesen 😊 und schon bald geht es an die ersten Prüfungen

26/07/2025

26/07/2025

So proud of these two, they are proof that rehab works if you stick to the plan. And continue it!
Five stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Keep up the great work 👌🏻