Animal Biomechanical Solutions

16/10/2026

Here is a brief update on the 2026 Animal Chiropractic Course being held at Twin Peaks Farm, for 2026.
The students are performing exceptionally well, staying focused and demonstrating a strong understanding of the extensive material covered in this intensive course.

Congratulations to everyone on reaching the halfway point. Keep up the excellent work.

12/10/2026

A big thank you to Deb, who is our main supplier of fantastic horses for our students to work with in our courses. We could not run these courses without the help of our clients and friends who bring their animals along for our students to learn with. Thank you all.

12/10/2026

Yesterday, the students run through their setups before they move on to working with the animals. Well done to all of our current students.

10/10/2026

Last night, we welcomed the class of 2026 to Twin Peaks Farm for the 2026 BackBone Academy Animal Chiropractic Course.

WE wish all of the students the best for the coming weeks, and hope you enjoy the courses and your new start to animal chiropractics.

01/10/2026

New blog: Part Two of Comprehending the Neurological Basics of the Equine, a concise deep dive into how anatomy, pathology, and neurological relationships influence orthopaedic stance, hoof biomechanics, and myofascial/postural systems. Read it in full and explore practical questions about studying cells vs whole-system interrelationships. 2 min read.

Read more: www.biomechanicalsolutions.com.au/post/part-two-of-comprehending-the-neurological-basics-of-the-equine

This new comprehension is achieved through studying, questioning, and understanding the anatomy, pathology, and neurological relationships between the animal's orthopaedic stance and the biomechanics of the hoof, as well as the myofascial and postural systems. To answer these questions and hypothese...

13/09/2026

Yesterday marked the last day of the 2026 Trimming course, with the attending students graduating.

This marked the completion of two years of hard work for students, as they learned the principles and practical knowledge required to complete our Equine Orthopaedic Balance® trimming clinics.

We congratulate you all and wish you the best as you move forward and choose your path with this knowledge.

We all then had a great evening of food, music and great friendship.

07/09/2026

What is the best way to look after your Horse?

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Ever since humans first domesticated the horse, they have had diverse views on how best to look after the horse's needs.With the establishment of veterinary colleges in the late seventeenth century came an era of scientific investigation, coupled with clinical and scientifically oriented research in...

24/08/2026

Biology-Based Farriery and the Evolution of Equine Podiatry

Why is my horse’s foot changing shape?

As owners and the industry at large, we must continue to advance our understanding that neither a redesigned horseshoe nor a static mathematical trim will resolve the complex podiatric challenges horses face. The true solution lies in supporting the horse's evolutionary design through a twenty-first-century, biology-based farriery process that better enables the animal to adapt to modern environments.

When farriery (including trimming) alters the equine foot, even by a millimetre of trim or the application of a shoe, it initiates a neurological response throughout the body. That response begins with proprioceptive input from the living structures of the hoof capsule, internal soft tissue and bone alignment, including mechanoreceptors within the affected limb. The brain processes this new sensory information and recalibrates its understanding of the altered foot. This recalibration can influence the animal’s centre of mass, short-term posture, and any compensation patterns needed to maintain long-term postural stability.

Over time, these compensatory patterns can affect spinal alignment, limb balance, and the orthopaedic relationship between the body and the distal limb. Changes in posture and loading are transferred through the distal limb and distal interphalangeal joint, eventually becoming visible in the shape of the external hoof capsule of the affected limb and, in the longer term, in the compensating limbs and upper body. Prolonged postural adaptation also influences the animal’s internal awareness of its stance. As a result, the new orthopaedic balance creates neurological and mechanical loading forces within the foot that help determine the external shape and balance of the hoof capsule.

The changing shape of the horse’s foot should be understood not as an isolated hoof problem, but as visible evidence of the whole animal adapting to altered neurological, mechanical, and environmental demands. By recognising the hoof as a living, responsive structure rather than a fixed object to be shaped by routine, farriery and trimmers can move beyond static intervention and toward a more informed, biology-based approach. This shift supports soundness, improves long-term function, and respects the horse's evolutionary design in a modern world.

Our horses are the teachers, and we are their students.

12/08/2026

I am pleased to share that our page is approaching 2,500 followers.

I would like to personally thank everyone who has followed, engaged with, shared, and supported our social media pages, as well as our international professional communities and visitors to www.biomechanicalsolutions.com.au. Your continued interest, encouragement, and support are genuinely appreciated.

Your support has helped our platforms continue to grow, and I look forward to sharing more updates, insights, and meaningful educational content with you. Through our social media pages, our aim is to provide science-based information on holistic animal health, with a particular focus on equine foot-related and biomechanical issues.

Thank you for being part of this milestone and for continuing to support our commitment to providing accurate, scienced-based evidence-informed information that can be trusted and incorporated into the care and health of your animals.

If you find our content valuable, I invite you to continue following, engaging with, and sharing our posts with others who may benefit. Please also encourage fellow animal health professionals, horse owners, carers, and anyone interested in holistic animal health and biomechanics to follow our pages as this community continues to grow.

11/08/2026

Animal Biomechanical Solutions delivers leading-edge biomechanical medicine for animals, with internationally recognised expertise in equine orthopaedic balance and the relationship between hoof mechanics and upper body alignment. Our mission is simple: elevate animal health through science-driven education and hands-on clinical excellence.

We offer two flagship training pathways:
• Equine Trimming Clinics — open to all horse owners and professionals seeking to understand and apply functional, orthopaedic-based trimming.
• Animal Chiropractic Certification — an internationally recognised program for Veterinarians and Doctors of Chiropractic, delivered through The BackBone Academy Australia.

Courses run year-round at Twin Peakes Farm, a purpose-built learning environment featuring modern lecture facilities, undercover trimming stations, and safe day yards for horses.
Participants learn directly from globally respected instructors — Dr Lena Clifford (DVM, PhD) and Darrall Clifford (TAE Cert IV), founders and leaders in equine biomechanical medicine — along with Dr Ines Wecker and The BackBone Academy’s veterinary chiropractic faculty.

Whether you’re a horse owner wanting to improve your animal’s long-term soundness or a professional seeking accredited chiropractic training, Animal Biomechanical Solutions provides science-reviewed, clinically tested knowledge that transforms understanding and elevates practice. You can preview our offered courses and company profile at www.biomechanicalsolutions.com.au