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Jemma Tribe Equine Jemma Tribe Equine offers a bespoke, individual treatment for every horse. ESMT, IAAMB Qualified.
- Qualified Thermorgapher
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31/07/2026

This horse is compensating through the hindquarters. The hamstrings are overdeveloped and working overtime, while the gluteal muscles are underdeveloped and not contributing as effectively as they should.

Significant tension was also present through the tensor fasciae latae (TFL), a key muscle involved in hip stability and limb movement. Identifying and addressing these compensatory patterns can help improve performance, comfort, and overall movement quality.

The horses hindquarters should be smooth, well rounded and balanced. If one muscle is working overtime and building more dominantly, you should think about addressing the issue before it becomes a more serious concern.

22/07/2026

Not every horse showing “bad” behaviour is being naughty.

This horse is one of the kindest horses you’ll meet. But when I first assessed him, he was reacting defensively because he was in pain.

When pain has been present for a long time, the body and brain can become stuck in a protective fight-or-flight response. What can look like anger, aggression, or resistance is often a horse trying to protect itself from anticipated discomfort.

As we treated the areas causing restriction and discomfort, you can see his body begin to soften. His eyes softened, head lowered and muscles relaxed, and most importantly, his behaviour changed too.

Pain changes behaviour. It doesn’t change a horse’s personality.

Before labelling a horse as difficult, stubborn, or grumpy, ask yourself: What is the horse trying to tell us?

This transformation happened during and after treatment, showing just how closely pain, movement, and behaviour are connected.

HorseHealth TendoFlexx ListenToYourHorsse

20/07/2026

Let’s take another look at this video that went viral 2 years ago!

Horse hoof abscess through the eyes of a thermal camera.

Want to learn more about this incredible non invasive tool, send us a message! ⭐️

18/07/2026

The shoulder muscles work together to move and stabilise the horse’s forelimb because the horse has no bony attachment (collarbone) between the forelimb and the body. Instead, muscles suspend and control the limb.

Tight shoulder and pectoral muscles can significantly affect forelimb movement because these muscles control how freely the scapula (shoulder blade) glides over the ribcage and how the limb swings during each stride

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