True North Equine Veterinary Services

03/30/2026

Dr. Hancock shares with us some important parts of our horse's nervous system that we may be influencing without really knowing it. The more we understand about how our horse's body works, which parts of the body are key parts of the nervous system, the more we can make better choices for our horse's well being. Both health and performance are affected by how well or how poorly our horse uses the nervous system. Chronic stress can lead to health issues of all kinds as well as hind our horse's ability to compete or even do the simple jobs we ask our horse to do. Hopefully this information helps you help your horse, supporting the function of the nervous system, in one way or another.

Guest: Dr. Ann-Marie Hancock, DVM and Equine Osteopath
True North Equine in Marshall, VA
www.truenorthequinevet.com
[email protected]

Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
developer of Training for Optimal Balance
www.kirstennelsen.com

03/04/2026

Introduction to Long lining- rebalancing your horse from the ground - End result after a few months - Video 3 of 3

In this video of Debbie Romero and Sammy, we see the end result after a few months of long line training - relaxation and stretching. Sammy is now very relaxed and is lowering his head.

If you are interested in learning more about long lining techniques in person or through Zoom, please contact Debbie Romero by Email: [email protected] or Text: 540-718-4083

03/04/2026

Introduction to Long lining- rebalancing your horse from the ground - Proper Rein Handling - Video 2 of 3.

In this video Debbie Romero provides some additional insight on how to properly use the reins while long lining. Proper use of the reins is an important aspect when long lining, just like it is when riding!

If you are interested in learning more about long lining techniques in person or through Zoom, please contact Debbie Romero by Email: [email protected] or Text: 540-718-4083

03/04/2026

Introduction to Long lining- rebalancing your horse from the ground with Debbie Romero and Sammy - Video 1 of 3.

In this video Debbie Romero demonstrates how to start a horse with long lines from the ground to help them regain balance and connection in their body.

Long lining is a great option for young horses who are still learning how to balance themselves but is also helpful for horses of any age too.
Long lining is ideal for when you need something to balance your horse within a small window of time as it can be done in 15 - 30 minute sessions. This makes it a great option when you need something to do with your horse but do not have the time or desire to ride.

If you are interested in learning more about long lining techniques in person or through Zoom, please contact Debbie Romero by Email: [email protected] or Text: 540-718-4083

02/18/2026

Please enjoy today's video ( #12 of 12) where Callie talks about how flocking is needed with this saddle to help balance the asymmetry that she was seeing while the horse was being ridden. After we took this video, this horse had an Osteopathy sacral adjustment and actually ending up being more evenly balanced under saddle after having the adjustment so much that the flocking was not needed after all! It is a good to incorporate body work appointments as well as this can help improve the fit of the saddle!
A proper fitting saddle is a super important part of your horse's overall wellbeing and now is a great time to consider scheduling an appointment for Callie to come do an evaluation!
For saddle fitting appointments, we are currently offering a discounted price of $225 plus farm call fee for new clients and $200 plus farm call fee for existing clients from now until March 15th!
Give us a call today at 540-364-9111 to book an appointment!

02/18/2026

Introduction to Long lining- rebalancing your horse from the ground.

In this video Debbie Romero demonstrates how to start a horse with long lines from the ground to help them regain balance and connection in their body.

Long lining is a great option for young horses who are still learning how to balance themselves but is also helpful for horses of any age too.
Long lining is ideal for when you need something to balance your horse within a small window of time as it can be done in 15 - 30 minute sessions. This makes it a great option when you need something to do with your horse but do not have the time or desire to ride.

If you are interested in learning more about long lining techniques in person or through Zoom, please contact Debbie Romero by Email: [email protected] or Text: 540-718-4083

02/17/2026

Please enjoy today's video ( #11 of 12) where Callie is evaluating the fit of the saddle on the horse while the horse is being ridden. This step is an important part of Callie's unique saddle fitting process as the horse's body shape changes while moving at each gait which directly affects the way the saddle sits on them. Callie does this additional step to make sure that the saddle is fitting properly during the whole ride. Just because the saddle fits while the horse is standing still does not necessarily mean that it will still be the right fit while the horse is moving and Callie makes sure to address that.
A proper fitting saddle is a super important part of your horse's overall wellbeing and now is a great time to consider scheduling an appointment for Callie to come do an evaluation!
For saddle fitting appointments, we are currently offering a discounted price of $225 plus farm call fee for new clients and $200 plus farm call fee for existing clients from now until March 15th!
Give us a call today at 540-364-9111 to book an appointment!

02/16/2026

How much do you really understand what ECVM means? Great conversation tonight if you are interested!

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐂𝐕𝐌?

Registration: https://vetcompendium.org/courses/congenital-vertebral-anomalies-in-horses-where-does-ecvm-fit-in/

To make sure that you have a more complete understanding, please watch this comprehensive program - 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪 - then join us on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 | 𝟳 𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧 to participate in a frank, respectful conversation with Dr. Haussler and our attendees.

This bundle of replays, offered at a discounted price of US$75, includes Dr. Haussler's 2-hr webinar with discussion, his Community Gathering conversation with Dr. Christine Gee and attendees about the importance of differential diagnosis, and his Community Gathering conversation with Dr. Veronika von Rohrscheit about the management of ECVM-diagnosed horses. Plus Dr. Haussler's September 2025 blog on the topic.

You may also wish to consult Maren Diehl at Reitweisenfreie Zone for her insights on managing these horses.

This program was first developed in consultation with Dr. Sharon May-Davis and Eckelbarger Eq-Soma Osteology & Anatomy Learning Center. Consult Eq-Soma for a radiograph protocol.

Registration: https://vetcompendium.org/courses/congenital-vertebral-anomalies-in-horses-where-does-ecvm-fit-in/

02/16/2026

Please enjoy today's video ( #10 of 12) where Callie demonstrates how she checks the fit of a DP saddle!
A proper fitting saddle is a super important part of your horse's overall wellbeing and now is a great time to consider scheduling an appointment for Callie to come do an evaluation!
For saddle fitting appointments, we are currently offering a discounted price of $225 plus farm call fee for new clients and $200 plus farm call fee for existing clients from now until March 15th!
Give us a call today at 540-364-9111 to book an appointment!

02/15/2026

Please enjoy today's video ( #9 of 12) where Callie demonstrates how she checks the fit of a dressage saddle!
A proper fitting saddle is a super important part of your horse's overall wellbeing and now is a great time to consider scheduling an appointment for Callie to come do an evaluation!
For saddle fitting appointments, we are currently offering a discounted price of $225 plus farm call fee for new clients and $200 plus farm call fee for existing clients from now until March 15th! Give us a call today at 540-364-9111 to book an appointment!

02/14/2026

Please enjoy today's video ( #8 of 12) where Callie demonstrates how she checks the fit of a jumping saddle!
A proper fitting saddle is a super important part of your horse's overall wellbeing and now is a great time to consider scheduling an appointment for Callie to come do an evaluation!
For saddle fitting appointments, we are currently offering a discounted price of $225 plus farm call fee for new clients and $200 plus farm call fee for existing clients from now until March 15th! Give us a call today at 540-364-9111 to book an appointment!