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.

The truth is, soundness isn’t just about pain and lameness.
It’s about posture, movement, emotions, and the nervous system.

Soundness is holistic—because your horse is.

A truly sound horse is:

  • Balanced and coordinated in their movement

  • Comfortable and pain-free in their body

  • Confident and willing in their work

  • Calm and connected in their interactions

But here’s the catch…
Most horses aren’t born knowing how to move this way.
And traditional training often doesn’t teach it.

In fact, tension, imbalance, and discomfort can quietly build over time—especially if a horse is pushing through brace or confusion just to avoid pressure or punishment.

That’s why I created Sound Horse Academy.

💡 A new approach to keeping horses sound

Sound Horse Academy combines:

  • ✨ Physical therapy tools that are simple enough for horse owners to use safely

  • ✨ Positive reinforcement training to help horses engage willingly

  • ✨ A clear framework for movement, posture, and problem-solving

You don’t need to be a vet, a trainer, or an equine therapist.
I’ll teach you exactly what to look for, what to do, and how to build your horse’s soundness over time—with kindness and clarity.

Whether you’re dealing with:

  • Ongoing tension or stiffness

  • Behavioral resistance that might be pain-related

  • A desire to do better for your horse's body and mind

…this course is here to help.

💛 You’re not alone—and you can do this

Horses don’t need perfect conformation or expensive gadgets.
They need thoughtful movement, body awareness, and a safe relationship with their person.

You can be the one to give them that.
And I’m here to show you how.

👉 Enrollment for Sound Horse Academy is now open

Doors close May 1, 2025 and class begins that same day.

If you're ready to understand your horse more deeply—and help them feel better in their body—click here to join us now.

Or learn more at www.soundhorseacademy.com

Your horse will thank you. And your future self will, too.

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