Posts in horse health
🐴 5 Signs Your Horse Could Benefit from Massage
🐴 5 Signs Your Horse Could Benefit from Massage

As horse owners, riders, and caretakers, we all want our equine partners to feel their best—physically and emotionally. But unlike us, horses can’t tell us when something feels off... at least, not with words. They communicate through movement, posture, and behavior—and it’s up to us to listen.

One powerful tool to support your horse’s well-being is massage therapy. But how do you know when it’s needed?

Here are five common signs your horse may be telling you it’s time for some bodywork.

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equine massage, horse healthBarbara ParksComment
🌱 Spring Laminitis: Why Prevention Starts Before the Grass Turns Green
🌱 Spring Laminitis: Why Prevention Starts Before the Grass Turns Green

As the days get longer and the pasture starts to glow with new life, most horse owners feel a sense of excitement. But for many horses—especially those with metabolic issues—spring can be one of the most dangerous times of year.

Enter: spring laminitis.

This seasonal risk is more than just a fluke; it’s a predictable, preventable problem that deserves a place in every horse owner’s spring plan.

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hoof health, Rehab, horse healthBarbara ParksComment
What Every Horse Owner Should Know About Soundness
What Every Horse Owner Should Know About Soundness

If you’ve ever watched your horse move and thought,

“Something’s just a little… off,”
you’re not alone.

Maybe they’re not lame, but they’ve started resisting the saddle.
Or they pin their ears during grooming, or just don’t seem quite like themselves anymore.
You check the tack. You rest them. You second-guess everything.

And still—something doesn’t feel right.

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biomechanics, Clicker Training, horse health, Train Your EyeBarbara ParksComment
Partnership with Equine Massage Academy
Partnership with Equine Massage Academy

I am so proud to announce a partnership with Equine Massage Academy (EMA).

EMA is based in the UK and we have been working together over the past few years since they first approached me about using some of my videos in their training programs.

We are now working to bring their career certification programs, continuing education courses, and horse owner education to students in the US.

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horse healthBarbara ParksComment
The Equine Dental Connection - Webinars with Wendy
The Equine Dental Connection - Webinars with Wendy

Recently, Suzzi Peeler and I were lucky enough to be a part of Wendy Murdoch’s “Webinars with Wendy” series. We talked all about equine dentition, common dental imbalances and why they matter, and what happens in the body as a result of imbalances in the mouth.

This was such a fun chat for us! I hope you guys enjoy it, too. Make sure to check out the rest of Wendy’s webinars - she has some great interviews available and it’s all absolutely FREE!

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horse healthBarbara ParksComment
Introducing Sound Horse Academy
Introducing Sound Horse Academy

I’ve been sitting on something BIG for a while….

And the time has finally come to say it out loud.

I’ve spent a lot of time asking myself - how can I help people at a distance while facilitating *real change* in my clients?

When I talk to you guys some big things come up over and over again…

  • You want to feel confident that you can pick up on subtle lamenesses, soreness, or unbalanced movement EARLY...

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Clicker Training, biomechanics, horse health, Rehab, Train Your EyeBarbara ParksComment