Mon Ami Equestrian Services

And this is why I love working on the horses!💜💜

I’m looking forward to being at this Barrel Race this weekend with my full line of all natural joint, gut, and anti-inflammatory support for both ends of the lead rope!🏇🤠

Do you know when your horse is happy you’re happy🤠🙌🙌

Guess where I’m at🤠

LOVE your horse more this month!!🦄

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Pay attention to the subtleties of your horse. They are always telling you something!
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A few people have asked me what I mean by limb loading — and this is why it matters.

Limb loading is how a horse distributes their weight through each leg when standing and moving. Uneven loading is one of the earliest signs a horse is compensating.
And it isn’t just about standing still — limb loading changes every time the hoof hits the ground.

For example 👇
A horse that consistently stands with one front leg parked forward, points one toe out, or shifts off the same leg at rest is often protecting something — even if they still look “sound” under saddle.

Here’s why paying attention matters 👇
When a horse avoids loading one limb, that extra stress has to go somewhere. Over time, it’s transferred into other joints, soft tissue, and even the opposite limb.

That’s how a small, quiet issue turns into a bigger one — often far away from where the problem started.

Here’s a quick at-home check I use with my clients 👇

🔹 Does your horse stand evenly on all four feet?
🔹 Is one toe always pointed out or parked forward?
🔹 Do they unload the same leg every time they rest?
🔹 Does one shoulder or hip look guarded or less relaxed?

These patterns often show up weeks or months before heat, swelling, or a visible limp.

And here’s the important part 👇
Compensation patterns don’t stay local — they travel.

I’m currently putting together a short, free, easy guide that walks horse owners through a 5-Minute Limb Loading Check step-by-step.

If you want me to send it once it’s ready, comment LOAD.