An in-depth look at the science of balance as it relates to sport horses, and the exercises that you can incorporate into your routine to help your horse be at its best!
Have you ever jumped into a combination wondering if you were sitting on enough scope to jump out? Where did your horse’s scope go after landing from the first jump? Why can’t he reposition himself for the next one?
Your horse may be having trouble regaining its balance after disruptions such as transitions, rider weight shifts, jumps, or quick turns of direction.
Learn these low impact, simple group of un-mounted exercises that can increase the potential for explosive power, ridability/adjustability, generate stability in joints, and become an innate reaction that can make ALL the difference in competitive sport.
It can improve your horse’s innate reaction time. This enables him to pick himself up into better posture after jumps, allows him to be better at swapping directions quickly, and it improves his fast footwork and balance in transitions and lead changes.
These exercises can improve the strength of the musculature that supports the joints of the body responsible for stabilizing the horse as he balances. This reduces the likelihood of injury and “wear and tear” on the joints.
Judith Rathbone is a renowned equine sports specialist, writer and speaker with Certification in both Equi-Bow and Advanced Equi-Taping methodologies. Her understanding of functional anatomy, and her own participation as a high performance athlete has given her the ability to relate to her clients’ needs. Her experience in helping Grand Prix level athletes attain and maintain performance excellence has made her a much sought after Equine Bodywork Practitioner. Her passion is to empower horse owners, riders and trainers by teaching them bodywork skills to use on their own horses.
Disclaimer: Before starting Balancing Act™, you should consult with your veterinarian to ensure that it is safe for your horse. These techniques are not intended to treat or diagnose any illness, injury or disease and are not a substitute for proper veterinary care. Easy Mobilization and Soft Tissue Release Techniques™ is for educational purposes only, and is not diagnostically prescriptive in nature.
