11/12/2025
✨ What did we change to get these results in just three weeks? ✨
1️⃣ Switched the orientation of her stable – she had been standing slightly downhill.
2️⃣ Started feeding hay from the ground instead of from a raised position.
3️⃣ Placed hay in the field uphill so she naturally shifts her weight back while eating.
Why does this make such a difference?
When a horse spends long periods standing on the forehand, they struggle to properly engage their core because too much weight is carried through the thoracic sling. Most stables are designed to slope toward the doorway for drainage, and we often hang haynets or place feed at the lower end. To keep things clean, we then push the bedding back… which can actually leave the hind end even higher — putting more weight on the forelimbs.
Our horses spend hours each day simply existing in their environment, so small changes to that environment can have a huge impact. When we think outside the box and use their natural posture and movement to our advantage, the results can be amazing. 💛🐴
