Moving Parts Equine

02/19/2026

Safety! There is a saying that goes something like " If you are fond of a horse and wish to do him a real favor- train him well" This doesn't mean that you have to bully them into submission but I does mean that you give them the tools to be able to work easily with other humans. This keeps horses safe and keeps those that care for them safe as well (farriers, vets, body workers etc) . I am so happy to see trainers offering courses like this to help owners learn how to work with their horses in a productive way that honors everyone involved.

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Boundaries, Energy, and Clarity is almost here.
Two sittings, one this evening and another this coming Wednesday. Sign up in comments.

This 90-minute Emotional Horsemanship webinar is for horse people who want real, non-violent solutions to one of the most common problems in training:
Boundaries taught through intimidation
Energy taught through escalation
Clarity confused with control

We will explore how these foundations work when force is removed, and how horses respond when structure is offered with calmness, precision, and respect for the horses experience.

If you’ve been looking for a steadier way forward, this is your invitation.

Registration closes soon.

Two sittings available! I am excited to see you there!

02/19/2026

SAFETY! There is a saying that goes something like " If you are fond of a horse and wish to do him a real favor- train him well" This doesn't mean that you have to bully them into submission but I does mean that you give them the tools to be able to work easily with other humans. This keeps horses safe and keeps those that care for them safe as well (farriers, vets, body workers etc) . I am so happy to see trainers offering courses like this to help owners learn how to work with their horses in a productive way that honors everyone involved. ☮️

Boundaries, Energy, and Clarity is almost here.
Two sittings, one this evening and another this coming Wednesday. Sign up in comments.

This 90-minute Emotional Horsemanship webinar is for horse people who want real, non-violent solutions to one of the most common problems in training:
Boundaries taught through intimidation
Energy taught through escalation
Clarity confused with control

We will explore how these foundations work when force is removed, and how horses respond when structure is offered with calmness, precision, and respect for the horses experience.

If you’ve been looking for a steadier way forward, this is your invitation.

Registration closes soon.

Two sittings available! I am excited to see you there!

02/18/2026

Hello everyone! I know I have been pretty much MIA on this page since my neck surgery 18 months ago. I took a break from posting here because I wasn't sure what I wanted to say anymore. During the time I was in the hospital, my horse had a bad injury and it has taken him just as long to recover. Rehabbing myself and my horse simultaneously has changed my approach a lot. Healing happens in its own time. It was eye opening but also VERY frustrating as I started to see things from a different perspective.
(change is hard! 😉 )
Today, I believe that all of this change has helped me tremendously in my work with horses. As I shifted my focus from trimming, it allowed space for other things in my life and I am thankful for that. I have been staying very busy with Masterson Method bodywork as well as doing some coaching on the side. I've been taking some classes in other modalities of bodywork and it's been very fun. I plan on getting back to posting more material on here soon.
🥕 Get in touch if you want to book an MM session!
🗓️February and March are booked but I have openings in April.
💬Text is the best way to get in touch with me. ☮️

12/06/2025

Longissimus Dorsi ✨
Today on the calendar we’re turning our attention to one of the most important muscles in the horses body, the Longissimus dorsi.

This strong muscle runs along either side of the spine from the poll to the pelvis, forming a major part of the horse’s topline. It plays a huge role in spinal stabilisation, posture, propulsion, and collection.

🙌 There are many things you can do to support this muscle:

🎄Correct, progressive training to build strength without overloading. Groundwork like poles, long-reining, and hillwork to activate the topline.

🎄 Regular massage and physiotherapy to maintain flexibility and reduce tension. Good job you are following our calendar this month 😉

🎄 Ensuring saddle fit and rider balance to avoid undue pressure.

Don’t forget to watch our mini vlog today treating this area 🎥 https://woldsequinemassage.co.uk/course/christmas-2025-advent-vlogs

Career in Professional Equine Massage 🎓 Visit ⬇️
www.woldsequinemassage.co.uk

10/31/2025

My awesome teacher. 😊 ❤️ ☮️

10/26/2025

Re-listened to this episode this morning. Every time I listen to an interview with Jim I hear more of what he is saying. This is a particularly good one as it relates to riding and training.

Horse Training in Harmony · Episode

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Does anyone have any first hand experience with the Sweet Net Grazing Muzzle?

None of my personal horses need a muzzle but I am interested in this product because I have SO MANY clients who have horses with metabolic issues that require a grazing muzzle.

Currently, my go to recommendation for grazing muzzles is the thin line flexible filly but even that seems very bulky. This one appears to be less confining and hot which is a huge deal in the southeastern US where I live.

Please share any experience you have with this product. Thanks in advance! ☮️ www.sweetnetgrazingmuzzle.com

05/03/2025

This is a great visual to understand what is meant by bony column alignment the term I use as this is how I was educated.

In the picture it’s called hoof pastern alignment.

I assume it’s the same thing…

So the historic and current thinking is that those 3 bones at the bottom of the horses leg, are the most biomechanically efficient and all the tendons are in balance if those bones are aligned.

It’s all related to levers and moments. The way I understand it is if you think about carrying shopping bags, if they are close to your body they are easier to manage. If you stretch out your arm a bit then the weight of that bag will be harder to manage plus the muscles are worked more. Stretching out your arm is acting like a lever.

The 3 photos show nicely the different ways those 3 bones can present.
Farriers and trimmers will be striving to maintain or get to bony column alignment. By removing hoof or adding to it, adding by shoes, wedges, casts, acrylics, etc.

Note that to look at the bony column line, the cannon bone must be vertical.

I can’t give credit to this person that owns this photo but I am grateful to them and if anyone knows the owner, please let me know so i
can give credit.

Added to give credit to the canadian horse magazine

Image used for fair use- educational and critique

Lindsey

http://www.patreon.com/hoofstudies

01/12/2025

This is a good visual from easycare.

01/11/2025

Colder temps have everyone feeling frisky ❤️ 🐎

01/11/2025

I thought this was an interesting before and after. When I first looked at these photos, I noticed that in the after pics his chest looked even more narrow and I was disappointed. As I evaluated it more, I noticed the position of the pecs. In the after photo the pecs have lifted up and are situated more within the thoracic sling where before they appeared to be sunk/lower/dropped. What do you think?