Episode #7: Handstands & Horse Training


What does learning to do handstands have to do with training horses? 

Simple! Learning to do either requires preparation of the joints and soft tissues.

Training isn’t just about sport skill acquisition. It’s about training and preparing the horse’s body for the demands of sport.

In this episode we explore the concept that changed the way I think of training forever, and the formula that has shaped the way I approach sport horse development.

The formula:

Bodywork + Foundation™️ Exercises + Riding/Training Program = Consistent Top Level Performances

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Please note: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

Judith Rathbone