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Why Wednesday ~ My horse loves most of the Masterson Method techniques that I learned from the Beyond Horse Massage book, but he is head-shy and it is difficult to work with him on his poll. What could be causing the head-shyness? Answer: Most head-shy horses have underlying physical discomfort causing tension in the poll area. Physical discomfort or pain in a horse's poll can be caused by various factors, including trauma from an outside source (for example, rearing up and hitting the head in t

Why Wednesday: My horse seems to be a little lame behind some days, but on others, he seems perfectly fine. Is there anything I can do to help him be less intermittently lame? Answer: In this video, Jim talks about a phenomenon many horse owners have experienced—what he calls Mystery Hind End Lameness. The horse may exhibit signs such as shortened strides, difficulty picking up a lead, or cross-cantering, yet diagnostic tests reveal no clear injury. What’s going on? The answer often lies in deep