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Shoes Dramatically Alter Biomechanics
An overview on affected tissues and movement implications of horseshoes. Shoes dramatically alter biomechanics. Along with causing other...

Elisse Miki
Jun 3, 20216 min read


Therapy & Horsemanship
Understanding relationships, exploring differences,and identifying needs. With Elisse Miki and Josh Nichol Is there a relationship...

Elisse Miki
Apr 15, 202112 min read


Saddle Up Your Mind
And take a ride with me into the world of cranial therapy and research. Cozy up and get comfortable for this one. If you are like me, you...

Elisse Miki
Jan 14, 20212 min read


Cranial Treatment for Chronic Nosebleeds
This is Thunder, one of my four horses that I have been rehabilitating for the last two years. He came into my life with two subluxed...

Elisse Miki
Aug 31, 20193 min read


Jenna Week 7: Re-Assessment and Conclusions
Movement Reassessment Originally Jenna demonstrated a left hip drop from the posterior view, stiffness in the right pastern with slight...

Elisse Miki
Aug 29, 20197 min read


Jenna Week 5 & 6: Impact of the Sphenoid Bone on Metabolism
Hoof Rehabilitation As Jenna’s feet continue to become increasingly stable and strong, we started doing some basic footwork tasks. Her...

Elisse Miki
Jun 24, 20195 min read


Jenna Week 3 & 4: Implications of the Vagus Nerve
It has been another incredible couple of weeks of learning and discovery with Jenna. I dedicated these past two weeks primarily to...

Elisse Miki
May 24, 20196 min read


Jenna Week 2: Freedom of Movement
This week with Jenna has been amazing! She has started opening up to me, which has allowed us to forge a much deeper connection during...

Elisse Miki
May 13, 20196 min read


Jenna Week 1: Balancing Blood Sugar Levels
Jenna is an approximately 26yr old Arab/Welsh pony and was acquired by her current owners in September 2012. Prior to this she was used...

Elisse Miki
Apr 30, 20198 min read


Equine Therapy: Benefits & Effects
The field of equine therapy has grown to include a broad spectrum of treatment styles and may incorporate techniques and modalities...

Elisse Miki
Mar 24, 20196 min read


The Snaffle Bit: A Review
Single Jointed and Double Jointed A snaffle, either single or double-jointed is often referred to as the lightest type of bit available...

Elisse Miki
Feb 25, 20197 min read


Equine Motor Control: The Impact of Injuries, Pain, and Imbalance on Movement
It has become glaringly obvious to me that horses suffer many of the same, if not more, dysfunctional movement patterns, than us humans....

Elisse Miki
Feb 25, 20195 min read
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