The Importance of the First Rib in Horses

08/26/23 • 27 min

Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love

Join us in this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love as we explore the often-overlooked significance of the first mobility rib in equine anatomy.

She sheds light on how misalignments of the first rib can lead to various in people such as thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, bursitis, and carpel tunnel syndrome. So think about all the things it could be impeding in your horse's freedom of movement in the front end.
This is what starts the high-low hoof syndrome, horse not picking up right or left lead, mysterious lameness, kissing spine, behavioral issues, and even roaring in horses requiring expensive tie-back surgery.
Discover practical techniques to identify and address these misalignments, and gain valuable insights into maintaining your horse's well-being through regular first checks and preventive measures.
Don't miss this eye-opening discussion on a small but critical element that can make a world of difference in your horse's well-being!
Resources
How to tell if the first rib is misaligned on your horse (video)
Horse yoga (video)
Equine Musculoskeletal Unwinding Home Study
NCD Natural Cellular Defense
ACZ Nano
Dynamite Specialty Products
Horse 102: Holistic Alternatives

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Join us in this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love as we explore the often-overlooked significance of the first mobility rib in equine anatomy.

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Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love - The Importance of the First Rib in Horses

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Lisa00:00:01.620

Welcome to Holistic Horseworks talks. Join us with founder April love as we talk about equine care. Learn what you can do to keep your horse happy, healthy, rideable and sound through their 30s. Have a question you'd like to submit to the podcast? Just email [email protected] for a chance to get it featured on the next episode.

April Love00:00:26.000

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