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This has the flow-on effect of helping reduce many common training and schooling issues in the arena.

The Equine PT Program helps horse owners improve their horse's posture and performance so they are happier in their work, perform better and have a longer working life. Designed by an Equestrian Coach who's also an Equine Body Worker, The Equine PT Program combines the principles of Classical Dressage with modern Movement Science. It's a training method that works WITH the horse's body, including

exercises to strengthen his core postural muscles so he can stand, move and carry the rider in a healthier posture. Issues like falling in and cutting the corners, falling out on the circle, trouble bending on the stiff side, horses that are tense, rushing or travel in a hollow frame, that disunite in the canter or struggle to get the correct canter lead. All of these issues can be resolved by addressing the underlying symptom (rather than focusing on the cause as many riding instructors do!) for example, it could be that the horse has a weak left hind, and that's why he's can't bend to the right etc. It's not just for competitive/equestrian horses though, this training method is based on bio-mechanics and improving the way the horse chooses to use his body. It's great for strengthening up young or green horses so you can build up their backs and core strength prior to starting under saddle, to make it easier and less stressful for them to learn to carry a rider. It's perfect for maintaining senior/retired horses to release some of that age-related stiffness tightness, and can be done both from the ground or from the saddle. The Equine PT Program offers both stand-alone Online Courses and also ongoing Coaching Programs where you can work closely with Jessica in a fully customisable program to suit the place you and your horse are starting from right now. If you'd like to join the ever-growing group of riders who want the best for their horses and are looking to train them in a way that works with the horse - both physically, mentally and emotionally - strengthening and suppling their bodies, preserving their willing natures and keeping them sounder for longer then please be in touch via fb messenger or [email protected] to discuss how I can help you with your horse.

19/06/2025

APPRECIATION POST - dear old Vladimir who features in so many of the Equine PT course videos is sadly no longer with us. He made it to a stately 27years, which I'm crediting to his Andalusian bloodlines.

As I review the course looking for opportunities to add new knowledge that I've learned since the original production some 5 years ago, and re-film better ways of explaining some of the things, I realise this will result in less and less of Vladimir's presence in the updated program.

This appreciation post is a reflection of a beautiful old soul who taught me so much and helped me along my journey is his quiet and wise way. Greatly missed, but never forgotten.

I'm curiously pondering which of my current horses will be the new face of EPT and feature in the new demonstration videos...? Watch this space to find out.

13/06/2025

We're excited to announce our 🥳 NEW NAME 🥳 it's a small change, replacing the word "Personal" with "Postural", but it will make a big difference for horse owners who are discovering us for the first time, to get a sense of what we're all about more easily 🩵

Why does this matter? It's winter in Australia right now, and many horse owners are feeling the $ pinch with high hay prices on top of other economic pressures. This means that more and more, riders are choosing to stay home, and train at home, rather than taking their horses out and about to clinics, lessons or competitions.

If you're anything like me, it's hard to stay motivated to keep your horse in work when it's winter outside, and there's nothing like a deadline (aka a comp that you're entered) to keep your training on track and stay dedicated no matter the weather!

How can Equine PT help? We've got exercises, workout plans and activities you can do at home, all designed to improve the way your horse uses his body and carries himself. It's a systematic approach that allows you to track progress along the way, and move on to harder versions of the exercises as your horse gets better and stronger, so that no matter what your starting point is, you'll be able to measure the improvements.

If you'd like to know more, give us a thumbs up 👍so our posts pop up on your feed more often, and keep an eye on this page for more info in the coming days and weeks 🦄

22/03/2022

Remember this little guy? The top pick is from 10th Feb and the bottom one was this week - quite a difference in his posture and stance, isn't there!

Once this kind of postural rehabilitation work gets to that magic point where the horse starts to practice and use his better posture in the paddock on his own (rather than only during your work sessions) then the improvement rate starts to snowball.

That's when you can really see the changes in their bodies; in their muscle tone (including topline), movement and stance. How long does this take? Not long at all, just 4 - 6 weeks of 1 to 2 Equine PT Workouts per week.

Interesting in starting our 6-week Online Program to learn how to do this with your horse? Just shoot me a message to find out more. x Jessica

04/03/2022

Equine PT Boof taking in his surroundings at the Tallarook Family Riding Club Nav Ride today.
25yo Boof looks this good because he does an Equine PT workout once a week, if you're here too and you'd like to find out more about Equine PT and how it can help keep your horse sounder for longer, I'd love to chat so come and say hi! x Jessica

28/02/2022

Time for a nap in the stables after this morning's training. Boof and I have been training for an 11km Nav Ride that's coming up which means hitting the trails twice a week to work on fitness and stamina.

23/02/2022

Posture begins with our interaction ground, so an imbalance in the horses hooves will affect everything from the hoof up... and that's the whole horse!

Similarly, issues further up the leg can cause uneven loading of the limb and hoof and lead to imbalances in the hooves... this is why bodywork and good trimming go hand in hand.

Looking at just the body (or just the hooves) without considering the other is only seeing half of the picture.

In the upcoming Equine PT Online Course I'll be showing you some things to look out for and so you can spot the warning signs from the ground up and take a look at your horse with an analytical eye.

We kick off on 7th March, to find out all the details just shoot me a message x Jessica

10/02/2022

The right start - I've been working with this little guy for the last few weeks to get him ready to go to the trained to be started under saddle...

there's quite a lot to be done before he's ready to carry a rider though, can you see what I'm talking about? Based on his posture, how do you think he moves?

(Hint for those who've done the Equine PT Mini Course, does he walk like a Horse or an Ostrich?)

02/02/2022

The more I work with this horse the more his mane is beginning to swap sides... it started out just at his wither, but now it's changing sides at the top as well...

Some horses are what I call "simple horses" in that they're clearly left- or right-handed... an then we have the "complicated horses" like this one, who may be left-handed in front and right-handed behind...

or whose preferred side actually changes during the kind of postural and asymmetry targeting work that we do in Equine PT.

Most horses are left-handed (ie. go better on the left rein when ridden) which is your horse's preferred side? Let me know in the comments 👇

03/01/2022

How do you get a square halt? A fresh trim and some bodywork has done it for this horse! I'm not sure I've ever seen him stand square before, so I'm taking it as a compliment! Knowing your horse's typical stance and patterns makes it easy to spot when something changes. I also caught him resting a hindleg yearlier on, and he doesn't normally do that eiher. Things are changing for this handsome boy and I can't wait to see how that flows on into our work under saddle!

21/12/2021

Observing your horse closing in the days after a bodywork session can be quite enlightening.

This horse was very tight through his chest, shoulders and ribs and the next morning (after Cranio Sacral Therapy) he was standing much wider than normal and I was delighted to see him walking with a heel-first landing, which he had not had prior!

If we don't make a conscious effort to really look 👀 at our horses, we may miss the little (or in this case, not so little) things that all add up to the answers we're looking for.

Making regular observations, and knowing what is typical for your horse in terms of posture (both in stance and in movement) will mean you notice the subtle signs when things are changing and you can nip minor problems in the bud before they become major ones!

Next time you're out with your horse take note of how he's walking, look for even over-stepping on both sides, heel-first landing (or not) and straightness.

If you can't see these things in moment, make a video so you cause play it back in slow motion or pause/take screenshots to make it easier.

The Equine PT Program is gearing up for a big 2022 and we're looking forward to seeing you and your horses there, so if you'd like to reserve your place ahead of time just shoot me a message, Jessica

30/11/2021

Variable height feeding positions...

It's a simple way to increase your horse's use of his full range of motion.

When given the opportunity horses will spend time eating from trees and shrubs as well as grazing at ground level. Many domestic horses don't get this opportunity and as we all know...

if you don't use it, you'll lose it!

My 24yo gelding found this height a bit too high... he ate half his lucerne hay then walked off, so next time I'll hang it a bit lower until we figure out the height he likes best.

25/10/2021

Foals are born with spider-long legs, almost at their full adult length already. Short necks make it hard to reach the ground and creativity can be needed to get a bite of grass! It's the foal's preference for grazing stance that sets up life-long patterns and determines if they are left- or right-handed for the rest of their lives.

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