Healthy movement involves much more than the joint itself. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone and connective tissue all work together—and each depends on the environment we create through nutrition, movement, strength, recovery and the body's changing signals.
This time, we're moving beyond “Why does it hurt?” and asking a new question: What helps our movement system stay strong and resilient?
When we say, “I want healthier joints,” we're really talking about an entire movement system. Rather than searching for one answer, we'll look at the different tools that help create an environment for strength, mobility, maintenance and recovery.
Six areas help us look beyond the painful spot and support the bigger picture.
The goal isn't to build one universal joint-health plan. It's to understand the different pieces well enough to begin building your own Joint Health Toolbox.
We'll also explore how nutrition, botanicals, targeted wellness support and everyday habits may fit into the larger picture—without losing sight of the foundations that help the whole movement system work together.
You'll leave with a simple framework for looking at your own movement and joint-health habits: what you're already doing, what you may want to explore further, and one practical area you want to work on next.
This conversation is for women and men who want to understand their bodies better, stay active and think more intentionally about supporting strength, mobility and resilience as they age.
BUILD • MOVE • PROTECT • COMMUNICATE • RECOVER • OBSERVE
Maybe breakfast didn’t disappear as quickly as usual. Perhaps your horse seems quieter, moves differently, or just doesn’t look quite right.
What do you notice? What do you check? And what do you tell your veterinarian?
Join Dr. Lynne Wimmer for a welcoming, hands-on workshop with the horses at Iron Giants Draft Horse Rescue. We’ll explore one simple question:
What does normal look like for this horse?
Every horse develops patterns. The more familiar you become with those everyday patterns, the easier it becomes to notice when something changes. Together, we’ll practice observing the clues horses give us every day.
Learn what to notice, what to track, and how to describe changes clearly.
This workshop brings the information to life. You’ll practice locating vital signs, observe the horses, and work with a partner to explore body condition.
We’ll also look at hoof health and discuss everyday observations you can take back to your own barn.
We’ll also introduce Raindrop for Horses, bringing together touch, essential oils, and thoughtful observation. Watch the technique and learn to pay attention to the horse’s response throughout the experience.
Watch the ears and eyes. Notice breathing, posture, movement, muscle tension, and willingness to participate. The horse gets a vote!
This workshop focuses on observation, awareness, and communication. Come ready to look more closely, ask questions, and practice skills you can continue using with the horses in your care.
The workshop and Raindrop introduction complement your horse’s care; they do not replace veterinary attention when needed.
You’ll receive printed handouts at the workshop to use during our activities and take home:
- Normal hoof and horse conformation handouts
- Horse Body Condition Tracking Sheet
- Horse Body Condition Guide and Tracking Sheet
- Horse Vital Signs and Exam, including hoof parts and labeling
The day after the workshop, watch your inbox for a thank-you message with links to download and print the full-color Do You Know Your Horse’s Normal? guide and Raindrop for Horses guide.
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Iron Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Registration: $50 paid on site
Your $50 donation goes entirely to Iron Giants Draft Horse Rescue.
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Join Dr. Lynne Wimmer for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help horse owners and caregivers recognize important changes, gather useful information, and communicate clearly with their veterinarian when something doesn’t look right.
We’ll move beyond simply memorizing a list of emergencies and practice something far more useful: looking at the horse in front of you, noticing what changed, and deciding what needs to happen next.
We’ll work through real-world situations and practice the skills that help when normal suddenly changes.
Throughout the morning, we’ll work through realistic horse-care scenarios and practice asking three important questions: What do I notice? What else do I need to know? What do I do next?
Winter weather may change drinking, feeding, movement, and management patterns. We’ll pay special attention to water intake, hydration, appetite, manure, activity, and changes that may accompany digestive trouble or colic.
You’ll learn how the observations you already make around the barn can give your veterinarian valuable information when something changes.
Your $50 registration goes to Iron Giants Draft Horse Rescue and helps support the horses in their care.
Come ready to observe, ask questions, handle emergency equipment, work through real-life scenarios—and leave better prepared for the unexpected.
