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For horse owners who feel modern care answers some questions but leaves others unresolved. This journal explores whole-horse health from the ground up.

Essays and insights for horse owners who want the very best.

The Hearty Horse Journal

Why Does Your Horse Keep Getting the Same Muscle Pain?

Why Does Your Horse Keep Getting the Same Muscle Pain?

Why Does Your Horse Keep Getting the Same Muscle Pain?Dr. Rebecca Douglass

If your horse keeps getting sore in the same places, the painful muscle may not be the real problem. Learn why trigger points develop, why they return, and what they reveal about your horse's movement and performance.

Can You Really Release a Nerve?

Can You Really Release a Nerve?

Can You Really Release a Nerve?Dr. Rebecca Douglass

What does “nerve release” really mean in the horse’s body? This article explores the anatomy, fascia, sinew channels, and nervous system regulation behind so-called nerve techniques, helping readers understand what’s actually changing and why it works.

Understanding Load, Force and Capacity In Horses

Understanding Load, Force and Capacity In Horses

Understanding Load, Force and Capacity In HorsesDr. Rebecca Douglass

Most soundness, performance, and behavior problems in horses start with an imbalance between three ordinary things: how a horse moves (force), what the horse is being asked to handle (load), and how much the horse can safely tolerate (capacity).