A quality trot is built on balance, elasticity, and whole-body coordination—not speed. Learn how diagonal timing, pelvic mechanics, topline function, and thoracic sling strength work together to create a sound, elastic trot.

Shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that supports healing in tendons, ligaments, bone interfaces, and certain chronic pain conditions. Learn how it works, when it helps, and why it’s most effective as part of a structured rehab plan.

DSMD (idiopathic hopping) is a commonly missed cause of front-end pain in horses, linked to dysfunction of the scapular and thoracic sling rather than the lower limb. Learn the signs, why it’s often overlooked, and when veterinary evaluation matters.

At the walk, healthy horses rely on passive neck motion to support balance and efficient movement. The characteristic figure-8 pattern of the head and neck coordinates with the forelimbs, reveal­ing important clues about biomechanics, soundness, and compensation.

Kinetic Equine Medicine now offers on-site digital radiography, including comprehensive neck and back imaging to support accurate evaluation of complex performance and body lameness cases.

Understanding the Pain Cycle in Horses – Part 3 explores how movement patterns and management strategies help interrupt chronic pain loops and restore more comfortable, efficient motion.

The neck plays a critical role in back lift, forelimb swing, and balance. Learn how cervical biomechanics influence soundness—and why neck restriction and hyperflexion disrupt the entire horse.

True collection isn’t about head position—it’s about balance. When done correctly, it shifts weight to the hindquarters, activates the core, frees the shoulders, and protects the horse’s body from long-term strain.

Your horse’s posture is an early indicator of pain and compensation. Research shows that hollow backs, concave necks, and rigid stances often reflect spinal discomfort long before lameness appears.

Saddle fit isn’t just about comfort—it directly affects biomechanics, spinal motion, and long-term soundness. Research shows rider weight, balance, and saddle design all influence pressure, posture, and performance.

ECVM often shows up as subtle performance changes, behavioral resistance, or intermittent pain. Recognizing these patterns is key—but diagnosis requires veterinary evaluation and imaging.