Recent content by Moonbeam

Yes it's the trapezius muscle! As he is a little heavy in the hand and low in the head carriage, all things being checked and ok, what exercises can I do in the ménage to encourage him to engage his quarters and lighten his forehand? Would raised poles ie cavelletti style help? Thank you!

I think my horse has developed large neck muscles just at the top of his shoulder/wither area and I think this makes it difficult for him to raise his head in any gait faster than walk! I've had his teeth, back, saddle fitted and all is ok so I'm presuming schooling will help, I would just...