A balanced plantar angle of a hind hoof is a critical part of hind end biomechanics. It has become increasingly normal for horses to have negative plantar angles, collapsed heels and overall poor alignment in the HOOF that impacts the BODY.This affects the bone/joint alignment of the hind end as whole which can reduce ROM and performance ability.

One of the biggest challenges for a majority of horse owners-is the opinion others have of the decisions they see fit for their horses. 

Peer pressure is real and we all experience it to a certain extent BUT your horse depends on YOU to do what you discover is best for them. 

Horses are individuals just like us and what works for your friends horse isn’t always going to work for yours. 

I’m not a trainer, and I can appreciate the idea of introducing tack and weight to young horses…slowly and mindfully while keeping the work light enough that the skeletal maturity is allowed for. 

What I do wish I saw more of-is developing biomechanical balance in young horses from the ground before introducing tack and rider weight. 

From the bodyworker perspective-the most common areas of soreness I see in ridden horses are the areas of the skeletal system that mature last…