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    How do I measure distances for poles and jumps?
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Dec 20, 2019

    How do I measure distances for poles and jumps?

    Common questions from clients are; how far apart do i need my trot poles? How do I measure my canter poles? How long is a one stride...
    Why is my horse bucking into canter?
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Dec 17, 2019

    Why is my horse bucking into canter?

    There are several answers to this question, which in turn lead to more questions. Is my horse balanced? Is my horse in pain? Is my horse...
    How can I support my unbalanced horse?
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Dec 17, 2019

    How can I support my unbalanced horse?

    This blog post is here to outline some basic but effective exercises for you and your horse to improve your aids and help support the...
    Carrot stretches With Mini Horslyx
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Aug 16, 2019

    Carrot stretches With Mini Horslyx

    Carrot stretches are a fantastic addition to your horses routine, both for their physical healthy and their mental health. Carrot...
    Your horses Intercostals 
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Aug 1, 2019

    Your horses Intercostals 

    Your horses intercostals muscles lie between the ribs and aid in respiration. The intercostals are a very common area for muscle...
    Your horses Longissimus
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 30, 2019

    Your horses Longissimus

    The Longissimus runs along the vertebrae. It attaches to the transverse processes of the spine running from the atlas down to the lumbar...
    Your horses Latissimus Dorsi
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 29, 2019

    Your horses Latissimus Dorsi

    The Latissimus Dorsi is a superficial back muscle that attaches to the supraspinous ligament and thoracolumbar fascia. It inserts on the...
    Your horses Trapezius
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 27, 2019

    Your horses Trapezius

    The Trapezius muscle is a superficial muscle that is found around the withers. It attaches the cervical and thoracic vertebrae to the...
    Your horses Bracheocephalicus
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 26, 2019

    Your horses Bracheocephalicus

    The Bracheocephalicus is a superficial muscle that runs along each side of the neck. It attaches the base of the skull and C1, the first...
    Your horses Triceps
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 25, 2019

    Your horses Triceps

    Triceps - The triceps are a superficial muscle, they attach the shoulder blade to the elbow, the elbow to the humerus. They allow the...
    Equine obesity - know how to condition score your horse
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 10, 2019

    Equine obesity - know how to condition score your horse

    Equine obesity is on the rise, I see it more and more while I am out treating horses and get greeted with the same comments - ''oh hes is...
    Calmers - Not just for your ridden horses ....
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 8, 2019

    Calmers - Not just for your ridden horses ....

    Over the last ten years we have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of different horses - None quite as 'interesting' as Little...
    Why is pole work good for horses?
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 4, 2019

    Why is pole work good for horses?

    Poles- Balance, Rythm and Suppleness
    Find a bit to make them tick - Bit materials.
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jul 2, 2019

    Find a bit to make them tick - Bit materials.

    At Little Glengyre we do a lot of work with a variety of horses all at different stages in their education, from untouched 3 year olds to...
    Protect those triceps! An every day 'NO' that could be damaging your horse - Girth tips
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jun 27, 2019

    Protect those triceps! An every day 'NO' that could be damaging your horse - Girth tips

    During my training as an equine sports and remedial massage practitioner I learnt many amazing facts about horses, their anatomy and how...
    Lets Talk Sweet Itch!
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jun 26, 2019

    Lets Talk Sweet Itch!

    During my work schooling, treating and buying horses I have come across many helpless owners with itchy horses! Sweet itch is quite a...
    Why is my horse being such a little ..... ?!
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jun 24, 2019

    Why is my horse being such a little ..... ?!

    Behavioural Issues
    Veterinary Equine Thermography - What is it?
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jun 21, 2019

    Veterinary Equine Thermography - What is it?

    Equine Thermography is a fantastic tool for any horse owner. When used correctly by trained professionals and up to spec cameras it can off
    A little bit of Lauren ....
    Little Glengyre Services
    • Jun 18, 2019

    A little bit of Lauren ....

    I hope for this blog to be a place where I can share our yards story, our many funny moments and as much helpful information I can. To...

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