ProSix

22/04/2025

ProSix is used and recommended by respected professionals! Thank you, Becky Pearson MPT, LAPT, CERP of Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab, providing physical therapy for your equine athlete and you, the rider!

22/04/2025

The horse is just so so dam handsome and feeling amazing thanks to:
The Physio Vet Nurse & AKC Veterinary Ltd - Acupuncture and Chiropractic for keping him feeling loose and limber
Animals First & Hartog UK Equine feeds for his feed that makes him look and perform amazingly.
EvoEquine LTD for his stunning bridles
Equitogs for always being there and assisting us with our saddlery and horse wear.
ProSix for the amazing new system

I can’t recommend enough these valuable companies. I stand by supporting small businesses

17/04/2025

In this episode of Breaking the Barrier, we’re joined by Becky Pearson and Destri Millsap, the passionate minds behind Pivot Point Equine. With a mission to ...

15/04/2025

What one trainer has to say about ProSix. "I have found a training method that fits my training style and I have been very successful with it, but it wasn't until I was pointed towards ProSix that I found a solution to issues I had previously been unable to solve. I like my horses calm, confident, and collected. I have trained horses that were calm and collected, but had no confidence. I've stumbled across horses that were calm and confident that had no collection. ProSix has helped me in both ways. A fearful gelding that bolted unexpectedly was completely confident and relaxed after just a few sessions with ProSix. A jigging gelding gave up his poor trail behavior with just one trail ride with ProSix. A gelding with a great walk and trot but no cadence and rhythm to his lope looks normal and collected wearing ProSix." Read more testimonials from other trainers on our website.

ProSix is an elastic body wrap for horse and dog rehabilitation and is recommended by veterinarians for strength and balance training.

10/04/2025

Thank you, M Dressage World, for sharing the photos of handsome Sonny modeling your ProSix! A horse receives so many benefits a horse from wearing ProSix, but its better when he shows you how good he feels.

06/04/2025

01/04/2025

30/03/2025

We are proud to introduce Jennifer Truett as our dressage clinician for Equine Affaire!

🎩A USDF FEI Certified Trainer, Ms. Truett is the president, owner, and head trainer of Dancing Horse Farm in Lebanon, OH. She began riding early, starting on American Quarter Horses and showing in everything she could through 4-H. As a teenager, she transitioned to eventing on an OTTB – and then found her heart’s desire in dressage. The rest is history!

🐴 She'll be presenting on multiple dressage topics at Equine Affaire in Ohio in just a few weeks. Check out our event schedule and a full list of presenters here: https://equineaffaire.com/events/ohio/ohio-attend/ohio-educational-program/ohio-presenters/

Jennifer Truett

27/03/2025

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is a genetic condition with widespread effects beyond joint instability, including nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, and gastrointestinal issues.

Sport horses also exhibit hypermobility, raising questions about whether they share similar genetic traits and associated health concerns.

Hypermobility affects proprioception and with loose connective tissue, increases injury risk due to joint instability and dislocations.

ProSix, originally designed without hEDS in mind, aligns with medical recommendations for improving body awareness and joint protection.

Preliminary research on the ProSix shows decreased cortisol levels. High cortisol levels are linked to connective tissue breakdown, stress, anxiety, GI issues and more.

I am studying Ehlers-Danlos, EDS, and hEDS specifically, (hypermobile) because it is genetic and runs in my family. I have it, too. Research is growing, but there are so many issues and comorbidities that come with this diagnosis.

Sport horses are hypermobile. A friend, a professional trainer refers to them as "spiders". Long limbs and big movement is desirable. Is there also a genetic component here? Do these horses suffer the related issues of hyper vigiliance, hyper awareness, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues that affect absorption of necessary nutrients, ADHD, POTS and other neurodivergent disorders and dysregulations of the nervous system that people with hEDS do? Hypermobility is more than loose connective tissue: it is the cause joint dislocations, lack of proprioception (body awareness), and instability leading to injuries.

The same friend asked if hEDS was behind Jill and I creating the ProSix. I didn't know about EDS all those years ago. It is interesting though that the same supportive sensory stimulus that the ProSix provides is exactly what is recommended by PTs and Orthopedic professionals who have developed similar elastic resistance systems for people! Having increased body awareness protects joints by reminding the body of limits to prevent hyper extension and hyper flexion, protecting the body from subluxations and dislocations. Preliminary results of research on the ProSix shows decreased salivary levels of cortisol when worn. High cortisol levels are connected to connective tissue breakdown, anxiety, GI problems, cardiac issues, and so many other destructive problems.

We'll be continuing this discussion. We appreciate your thoughts and references to research on this topic! With thanks, Lynda

A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Jessica Eccles and published in The British Journal of Psychiatry has uncovered key brain mechanisms behind the strong connection between joint hypermobility and anxiety.

Key Findings:

- People with hypermobility show heightened activity in the amygdala (threat processing) and insular cortex (internal body signals), increasing anxiety sensitivity.
- Hypermobile individuals are 4x more likely to experience anxiety than the general population.
- Stronger brain connectivity between the amygdala and precuneus (self-awareness), possibly explaining increased anxiety levels.

This research does not suggest that EDS or HSD are "all in your head." These are real, physical conditions with complex causes. Instead, the study highlights how mental health challenges can accompany the physical symptoms, offering a more complete understanding of the brain-body connection and potential treatments for anxiety in hypermobile individuals.

Dr Eccles explained, “This research could lead to personalised treatments that help regulate brain activity and reduce anxiety symptoms for those with hypermobility.”

Hypermobility's impact on mental health is often overlooked. This study brings hope for better understanding and specialised therapies. Read the full study here: https://sussex.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Neural_processes_linking_joint_hypermobility_and_anxiety_key_roles_for_the_amygdala_and_insular_cortex/28350236?file=52143758

19/03/2025

Let ProSix help you, help your horse.
ProSix links disconnected body parts into an integrated system. While your horse is wearing it, its body is reminded of what well-aligned, coordinated movement feels like.