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Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

By: Jenny Adamson Published on: 11/08/2025

It’s easy to assume that if a horse looks soft in the contact, has their nose tucked in, or shows a curved neck, they must be working “correctly.” But what’s often happening underneath is: A dropped back A tight, braced neck Hindlimbs disengaged And a core that’s switched off

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Why Kissing Spine Affects the Whole Body

By: Jenny Adamson Published on: 21/07/2025

When your horse is diagnosed with kissing spine, it’s easy to think the problem lies in one small area. But kissing spine is rarely just a “back problem.” It’s a full-body issue, often with emotional and behavioural layers too. Once you understand that, the entire rehab process makes more sense — and becomes more effective.

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Once You Understand This, You'll Never Look at Kissing Spine the Same Way

By: Jenny Adamson Published on: 14/07/2025

Once you understand how the deep stabilising muscles work (and what happens when they don’t), you’ll realise just how essential this kind of specific core strengthening work is — for any horse that carries a rider.

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Preventing Kissing Spine: What Every Horse Owner Should Know

By: Jenny Adamson Published on: 07/07/2025

This blog is here to help you understand how to support your horse’s body, develop a stronger, more functional topline, and ultimately protect them from the pain and breakdown that kissing spine can bring.

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