Stretches for horses

This is the first in a series of blogs sharing top tip videos and extracts from my book Pilates and Stretching for Horses. As we are all restricted in what we can do with our horses at the moment, these are exercises which you can do with your horse at home. First we will look at the basic principles of stretching correctly. We will then focus on 2 carrot exercises: Carrot Low Between the Front Legs and Carrot Low to the Side.Stretching Exercises for Horses The main objective of successful…

You know your horse's warm-up is important, but you always seem to be in a rush or you’re not sure what you should be including? Once that uncertainty creeps in it can be easy to give up or lose focus. Don’t worry we’re here to get you back on track. The length of your horse's warm-up depends on a number of factors. Warming up an older horse or warming up an arthritic horse takes longer than warming up for dressage of jumping for example and each warm-up needs to be tailored to the horse y

Warm up and cool down routines before and after exercise are just as important to your horse’s physical and mental well being as they are for yours.

A series of on-the-ground stretches for legs and neck will do wonders for the older horse.

Getting into a training groove with your horse takes time and patience, but by using less resistance and more reward, you can make training time a more positive experience for both you and your horse. Get our tips on resistance-free horse training here! #horsetrainingtips #equinepartnership #libertyhorsetraining #equinecommunication #horselove #savvyhorsewoman

Mastering the fundamentals of horseback riding is an important part of becoming a good rider. These 19 beginner horse riding exercises will help you learn the fundamental skills necessary.

Stretching exercises for your horse to help prevent injury and lameness.

Stretches are a great way to warm up, cool down, and increase flexibility for your horse’s muscles, helping to reduce potential injuries