Schaefer Equine

05/30/2026

🪎3 THINGS EVERY HORSE OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW About Cinch Placement

🪎PLACE THE CINCH IN THE NATURAL GIRTH GROOVE

💎THE CINCH SHOULD SIT IN THE NATURAL NARROW AREA JUST BEHIND THE ELBOW. THIS ALLOWS THE SADDLE TO STAY STABLE AND LETS THE HORSE MOVE FREELY.

🪎RIGHT PLACE

💎PLACE THE CINCH IN THE HORSE’S NATURAL GIRTH GROOVE JUST BEHIND THE ELBOW.

💎TOO FAR FORWARD CREATES PRESSURE & RESTRICTION.

💎PRESSURE BEHIND THE ELBOW CAN RESTRICT SHOULDER MOVEMENT, REDUCE STRIDE FREEDOM, AND CAUSE SORENESS. PROPER PLACEMENT SUPPORTS COMFORT, MOVEMENT, AND PERFORMANCE.

💎AVOID PRESSURE
TOO FAR FORWARD INCREASES PRESSURE BEHIND THE ELBOW AND CAN RESTRICT MOVEMENT AND CAUSE SORENESS.

🪎DON’T OVER-TIGHTEN THE CINCH
OVER-TIGHTENING SHIFTS PRESSURE FORWARD AND CAN AFFECT BREATHING, MOVEMENT, AND COMFORT. TIGHTEN GRAUDALLY, WALK THE HORSE, THEN RECHECK FOR A PROPER FIT.

💎RIGHT TENSION
OVER-TIGHTENING SHIFTS PRESSURE AND CAN AFFECT PERFORMANCE. TIGHTEN GRADUALLY AND RECHECK AFTER.

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05/29/2026

05/28/2026

*EQUINE INDIRECT RELEASE* What started as a vision is now growing by leaps and bounds across the country. ✨

More and more horse owners are discovering the powerful impact of Equine Indirect Release and the difference it can make in their horses’ comfort, movement, performance, and overall well-being.

From performance horses to retirees, we continue to see horses respond in incredible ways through this unique approach. The demand for EIR continues to grow as owners search for gentle, effective options to help their horses feel and perform their best.

Equine Indirect Release is not a trend or a copy of something else — it is a one-of-a-kind approach created by Dave Schaefer and currently practiced exclusively through Schaefer Equine. Seeing horses across the country benefit from this work has been both humbling and exciting.

05/27/2026

Applied Anatomy + Proprietary Gentle Techniques = MAGIC 🐴

05/27/2026

Go Oscar and team !!! 💪
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05/25/2026

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05/23/2026

Pepper is ready to cheer on the horses and riders at the VHC Eventing CCI & HT today! ☔️🌧️ Rain or Shine

05/21/2026

As the temperatures rise and the sun stays out longer, make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your equine protected this summer.

05/20/2026

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.