Nika VorsterDec 6, 20224 min readLunging Horses for the Rehabilitation of Back Pain Should we be lunging our horses? I often hear a lot of bad press about lunging and that it causes more harm than damage to our horse's...
Nika VorsterFeb 15, 20226 min readDeep Horse Connection Why do I do what I do ? What is it that I do? Studying to become an Animal Chiropractor took 3 years, plus an additional 2 years as a...
Nika VorsterJan 17, 20225 min readPositional Dysfunction (Lameness) identifying the pattern CASE STUDY – MILLIE Can you relate? Have you come across a horse that holds their tail to the right or left under saddle, but not in-hand?...
Nika VorsterFeb 1, 20215 min readWinter Caring For Your Horse Winter is a tricky time of year for many horse owners and my client’s often ask how to manage their horses during the cold temperatures,...
Nika VorsterJan 18, 20214 min readThe Art Of Monitoring My constant advise to owners is to record record record! We are very fortunate to be living in a technologically advanced society where...
Nika VorsterJan 18, 20211 min readWhy Ground Poles? Exercising your animals over ground poles, whether in hand or ridden (horses) will help stabilise any gait irregularities or movements...
Nika VorsterJan 18, 20212 min read5x Tips For A Square Halt/ Stand Why is it so important that we practise a square halt in both horses and dogs? Unlike humans, dogs and horses are designed to move with...
Nika VorsterJan 18, 20211 min read"Out Of Alignment, Misaligned, Out". "Out Of Alignment, Misaligned, Out" Animal Chiropractor Restrictions