Episode 71: Tales of the Tail

The tail tells a story. One that reflects biomechanics, comfort and health, much than most people realise. The tail is a communicatative area of the horse, and has basic functions like fly swatting and showing irritation, to neuromotor control and a relationship to the pelvic diaphragm.

In this episode we discuss:

Anatomy & function: muscles, nerves, fascia and connections to the spine, pelvic diaphragm & hamstrings.

Reading tail behaviour: irritation, pain indicators, & behavioural communication

Common tail-related problems: clamping, flaccidity, asymmetry, injury & compensatory postures

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