Starting from the ground up in the static evaluation, I take particular account of foot balance and dental balance, from my perspective the top two most important pieces of information one can gather.

Horses tend not to show their vulnerabilities and that includes pushing through movements and pain as best they can.

An overly tight noseband or curb chain can damage nerves that run along the cheek and lower jaw.

Together with the long back muscle known as the longissimus dorsi, they assist in lifting the forehand in jumping and galloping for instance. Depending on the discipline these muscles will be used in varying degrees

The Masterson Method® techniques are fabulous for increasing range of motion through the shoulders and encouraging downward relaxation of the scapula.

The TMJ has an enormous impact in the correct functioning of the muscular skeletal system.