09/04/2026
A little about Koa:
-Age: 25
-Cushing's: Very well controlled with no meds. I believe PEMF has been my savior for this, but that's a story for another day. 😁
-In the past he's had trouble picking up the right lead, but that has been remedied.
-Nervous & spooky while being ridden in the past and not so much anymore.
Okay, so here are the main things I see with Koa and will be working on: 👀
1. He's on the forehand.
2. His topline/core isn't engaged.
3. He sometimes stands with one hind leg behind the other, not square and his hind stance also runs a bit base-narrow, which often points to how he's loading (or avoiding loading) through the hips and hind end.
4. His shoulder development is somewhat uneven, with a bit more fullness through one side of the hindquarters as well a sign his body has likely been compensating and working around something rather than through it evenly.
These things are all connected so as we work through them, we'll also be seeing improvements in:
✨ Less unnecessary tension
✨ Better body awareness
✨ Stronger core and postural muscles
✨ Less compensation
✨ A body that's actually prepared for the work we're asking it to do
Here's why:
-if his nervous system is holding onto unnecessary tension, his muscles aren't going to work the way they should.
-If his posture isn't supporting him, he'll find ways to compensate.
- If he doesn't have the strength and body awareness to hold a better posture, simply putting him in a "correct" position isn't going to magically change anything.
✨️✨️Good posture isn't just about how your horse looks standing in front of you, it's the foundation for physical health, long-term soundness, and efficient movement.✨️✨️
Curious how this plays out for Koa? Stick around! I'll be posting updates as we go.
Equineunwindtherapeutics.com
Arizona