08/21/2026
It was a Pleasure this week to present a Posture Prepping demo at Thorncroft Equestrian as part of their week long educational program..
Here are some before and after of a horse, Mack, who was not part of the demo.
90 % Posture Prepping 10% specific neck and shoulder work by me.
It is a glorious thing to see the change in Posture and symmetry with the cross Fiber groom, a little elbow grease and especially being present and observing what the horse and their Posture is telling .
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Posture Prepping
Patricia Bona
05/11/2026
The finishing brush isn't just a vanity step for shine; it is the final act of metabolic recovery.
Post-exercise, your horse’s system works hard to process metabolic waste. While deep grooming lifts debris, the finishing stage is where we address the skin interface and the lymphatic system.
Observation: Lymphatic vessels sit just beneath the skin. Unlike the heart, the lymphatic system has no pump; it relies on external pressure to flow.
Expert Translation: By using finishing brushes in a sequence following the lymphatic map: working towards the heart and major nodes: you assist venous return. This aids tissue recovery and regulates the nervous system. The glow you see is simply the outward sign of a regulated internal system.
If you aren't grooming with the lymphatic map in mind, you are missing a vital recovery window.
Master this science in ‘The Regulated Horse’ ebook. DM ‘RECOVERY’ for the link or save this for your next post-ride session.
What colour is your horse? Comment below or message us for tailored advice on your finishing sequence.
