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2.5.2022 Excerpt from ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’

By Sue Palmer on May 2, 2022
From Chapter 12: Does your horse score 10/10 for comfort? 6. Picking up tail and tail pull What to do (Safety note: It is your responsibility to decide whether it is safe for you to do this exercise with your horse. The author takes no responsibility for accident or injury): 1. Picking up tail : […]
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27.3.2022 Excerpt from ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’

By Sue Palmer on March 27, 2022
From Chapter 12: Does your horse score 10/10 for comfort? 5. Feel along the back and spine What to do: Using your first and second finger, press into the muscle of the ‘wither pocket’ just behind your horse’s shoulder blade, a couple of inches away from his spine. Pressing about as hard as you would […]
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26.3.2022 Lower RHpE Score Linked To Higher Placings

By Sue Palmer on March 26, 2022
“Eventers that show the least signs of musculoskeletal discomfort are most likely to be highly placed, a study has found.” I was delighted to read a report in the Horse and Hound online newsletter yesterday on the application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to grassroots eventing. You can read the article here. You may […]
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7.3.2022 An Excerpt From The Book ‘Horse Massage For Horse Owners’ by Sue Palmer

By Sue Palmer on March 7, 2022
Cupping Practising on yourself Make a ‘cup’ from your hand, so that the edges of your hand (including your little finger, the pads of your fingers, your thumb and the heel of your hand) are in contact with your forearm. Softly tap the muscle on your arm so that you can see a slight wobble […]
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4.3.2022 My Learnings From The Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference

By Sue Palmer on March 4, 2022
I was grateful to be able to watch the replay of the Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference, which was presented online on 11th December 2021. Here I share with you some of my learnings from the conference. Find out more about the Saddle Research Trust, and see the proceedings from previous conferences, at www.saddleresearchtrust.com. […]
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26.2.2022 Equestrian Australia introduces rider weight rules

By Sue Palmer on February 26, 2022
I’m delighted to say that Equestrian Australia have introduced rules on rider weight. Although this will of course be controversial, in my opinion it is a much needed ruling to progress equine welfare. We all have our horses’ well being and quality of life at the forefront of our activities with them. Sometimes new evidence […]
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21.2.2022 Concordia

By Sue Palmer on February 21, 2022
I’m delighted to share that I am teaming up with Concordia Equestrians to provide articles for their brand new bi-monthly magazine, Concordia. Take a look at Issue 1 here, I will be contributing from Issue 2. I love writing, and enjoy contributing regularly to the Intelligent Horsemanship magazine, which is available to members (along with […]
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11.2.2022 My Learnings From The Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference

By Sue Palmer on February 11, 2022
I was grateful to be able to watch the replay of the Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference, which was presented online on 11th December 2021. Here I share with you some of my learnings from the conference. Find out more about the Saddle Research Trust, and see the proceedings from previous conferences, at www.saddleresearchtrust.com. […]
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7.2.2022 An Excerpt From The Book ‘Horse Massage For Horse Owners’ by Sue Palmer: Kneading

By Sue Palmer on February 7, 2022
Practising on yourself Make a fist with your hand, and place the flat surface between your knuckles and your finger joints against your skin. Slowly and firmly press into the skin and muscle, squashing it under your hand. Keeping the muscle squashed, gently rotate your wrist and forearm so that the skin under your fist […]
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6.2.2022 My Learnings From The Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference

By Sue Palmer on February 6, 2022
I was grateful to be able to watch the replay of the Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference, which was presented online on 11th December 2021. Here I share with you some of my learnings from the conference. Find out more about the Saddle Research Trust, and see the proceedings from previous conferences, at www.saddleresearchtrust.com. […]
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