Jim Masterson’s Tips for Understanding Equine Bodywork Series
In this Absorbine® video, equine bodywork expert Jim Masterson talks with a horse owner about common training challenges that can show up in performance horses over time. Issues such as being behind the leg, favoring one lead, falling in on a shoulder, or moving short-strided can gradually develop through repetitive work and competition and sometimes signal that something is going on deeper in the horse.
It’s important to recognize when a challenge may go beyond training and point to a physical component. Consistent unevenness—such as difficulty with one canter lead or stiffness to one side—can be a key indicator that tension has built up in the body and may be affecting the horse’s comfort and movement.
Watch as Masterson discusses the signs to look for and what can be trained out of a horse versus what goes deeper than training.
LEARN: Jim discusses the differences in behavioral and physical issues and what to look for in your horse.
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