https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog daily 0.75 2025-11-18 https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/coldweatherandyourhorse monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/e613bbc6-8a32-462b-a6a2-2fd71594c64f/AdobeStock_705886315.jpeg Blog - How cold weather affects your horse - The Brachiocephalic Muscle The TMJ, Poll and Brachiocephalic muscle are all interconnected so tension in one can cause stiffness, discomfort, or referred pain in another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/68840218-db7f-43bf-be67-a04e3e98d60e/unsplash-image-9WMzQ3angLY.jpg Blog - How cold weather affects your horse The thoracic portion of the spine takes all the rider’s weight, yet is the area of most weakness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/961180d5-b053-480a-8405-a2b8f03b01f6/pexels-chanita-sykes-417447-1094561.jpg Blog - How cold weather affects your horse - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/ef018ec2-4487-44c3-ba9d-a4f6b28e491a/AdobeStock_315898799.jpg Blog - How cold weather affects your horse - Prevention is better than cure… The subtle changes in posture from cold weather may seem negligible, but if these changes continue, over time they can influence the horse’s natural posture and movement patterns leading to functional misalignments (e.g. more tension in one rein, falling out at the shoulder, shortened stride, lack of bend, crooked pelvis, to name just a few). https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/tmj monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/e2eea765-9d59-431b-b884-96a0d43b83e7/Brachiocephalic+Muscle.jpg Blog - Stress in the TMJ - The Brachiocephalic Muscle The TMJ, Poll and Brachiocephalic muscle are all interconnected so tension in one can cause stiffness, discomfort, or referred pain in another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/4c695594-400d-4aaa-bc65-04380deb809e/Bridle+Fit+-+Good+and+bad.jpg Blog - Stress in the TMJ - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/58714814-936d-4f24-aeb4-31f45aabb36e/Temporalmandibular+Joint+%28TMJ%29.jpg Blog - Stress in the TMJ - Make it stand out The thoracic portion of the spine takes all the rider’s weight, yet is the area of most weakness. https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/thehorsesback monthly 0.5 2025-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/07752f2f-a7c1-4261-809f-c49f379cc919/Horse+Skeleton+Riders+Weight.jpg Blog - The Horse’s Back – Know what you are sitting on… - Make it stand out The thoracic portion of the spine takes all the rider’s weight, yet is the area of most weakness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1d14327d-6041-4be4-b920-ae8561fac330/horses_inside_out_muscle_chains_extensor_flexor_ventral_dorsal.png Blog - The Horse’s Back – Know what you are sitting on… - Make it stand out Key muscles of the dorsal and ventral chains. Copyright: Gillian Higgins www.horsesinsideout.com https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/compression-pain-relief monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/b4e1283b-bc52-483a-a0fc-23c7a2ebc000/Pressure-touch-elbow.jpg Blog - Why does pain reduce when you apply pressure? - Have you ever caught your elbow on the door frame or smashed your thigh into the dining room table to feel an intense surge of pain (causing a few expletives perhaps and certainly a bit of eye-watering)? Of course you have, unless you happen to be the most careful, spacial-aware person on this planet, but have you noticed how instinctively you reach and apply pressure to the area, which provides an almost immediate reduction in pain? This isn’t just a coincidence but a physiological response and horses feel it too! Touch is a powerful thing and in this short and sweet blog, I explain more about why applying pressure to an area of trauma gives the sensation of pain relief. uMUSCLES OF THE EQUINE HINDLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1737215175684-ODOZOUZYAAEKIF5UDZYO/IMG_9521.jpg Blog - Why does pain reduce when you apply pressure? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1737215176482-1G2HW1CLA9CYG7D2B2D0/IMG_9543.jpg Blog - Why does pain reduce when you apply pressure? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1737215185334-CVU0H79997GKZFHYPQU7/IMG_9583.jpg Blog - Why does pain reduce when you apply pressure? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1737215194070-J6A87MUDVP6MJAWBUM2O/IMG_9590.jpg Blog - Why does pain reduce when you apply pressure? https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/hillwork monthly 0.5 2025-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/a1ce737f-f05b-49f7-ab38-6071c9b4fa94/DIAGRAM-HINDQUARTER+MUSCLES.jpg Blog - Hillwork - Make it stand out MUSCLES OF THE EQUINE HINDLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/33cccb9b-727f-4ff6-87d9-74f56f19ec96/DIAGRAM-TRUNK+MUSCLES.jpg Blog - Hillwork - Make it stand out MUSCLES OF THE TRUNK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/6613acad-fcff-4bf8-a557-fd18b8ae776d/DIAGRAM-FORELIMB+MUSCLES.jpg Blog - Hillwork - Make it stand out MUSCLES OF THE EQUINE FORELIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1733577082676-RKNZCKR0YYMLEIOVS0ME/Hindquarter+muscles+diagram+-+Lateral+Deep.png Blog - Hillwork - Hindlimb Muscles - Lateral Deep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1733577082676-O4EJ6S3P46CYS2GDQ0RP/Hindquarter+muscles+diagram+-+Medial+Deep.png Blog - Hillwork - Hindlimb Muscles - Medial Deep https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/fascia monthly 0.5 2024-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/9224e729-3782-454b-a27f-886aaec84a7a/Fascia2.jpg Blog - What’s all the fuss about fascia? - Make it stand out Fascia is a weblike structure, shiny and elsatic in nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1690025108845-THTQ7VLNRHGMSZNTH7PQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What’s all the fuss about fascia? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/equine-massage-chiropractor-or-physio monthly 0.5 2025-02-05 https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-correct-saddle-fitting monthly 0.5 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/722524b5-7256-4c56-a629-e8d2a242ec2d/Bald+Patches+Rear+Panel.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out Bald patches of hair can be seen at the rear of the saddle from where the panel has been rubbing, probably due to too much movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660722008-BZG9QLN7PJ0YTVAS47QA/Wide+gullet+front+to+back.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Suitable gullet width This is an example of a saddle with a suitable gullet width which is even in width from front to back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660743242-NM9XAUMAF3SRYRMG3KPZ/Gullet+narrowing+at+rear.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Unsuitable gullet width Notice how the gullet on this saddle narrows consideraby towards the rear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660792625-DE6RJZ6JUCM6QI8E4YVO/Wither+clearance.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Clearance from withers As a general rule of thumb, a saddle should have a good 3 fingers clearance between the withers and the pommel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660803501-KVEPL3RRCV6BNPYOYFJO/Dipped+back.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Dipped back FIne breeds and older horses can be difficult to fit saddles for as they can often have very prominent withers and low dipped backs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/fdc2a74e-eae3-49aa-a163-44c96c606e7a/Poor+saddle+fitting+table.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/df66cb77-24d3-481e-a3b2-ee7f53885df9/Front+elevation+tree+widths.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out As you can see, the correct tree angles are evenly balance along the trapezius muscle without any pressure points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/7271f346-bcc8-48ce-a1cb-a1f68fb41e21/Correct+saddle+position+on+skeleton.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out A correctly positioned saddle that does not impede the scapular or reach past the 18th rib. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/5e22db69-8f67-47a8-9a9d-015ba9741ee4/Points+of+a+saddle.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out Points of a traditional general purpose (GP) saddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/c7dd7ab7-0a7f-421c-8a67-ad6c635d9f31/Saddle+balance.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out The first example has good central balance that will spread the weight of hte rider evenly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681658200935-4H3KPFBOUUQEYYPSD88C/Saddle+Sore.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Saddle Sore A saddle sore is an area of bare skin that ocurrs as a result of pressure points from a badly fitted saddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681658250935-6509VK8Q3GY6R97QXHOE/White+Marks+crop.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - White Hairs White hairs appear over time from a poorly fitted saddle (or other items such as rugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681659502959-K1P83LM496XN4N4ZBB44/Symmetrical+Horse.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - A symmetrical horse A horse should have evenly developed muscles on either side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681659535877-9PLF2101TPH6M44XNL8Q/Asymmetrical+Horse.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - An asymmetrical horse Muscle atrophy and hypertrophy results in an asymmetrical horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/9a67fefa-82b4-4db9-9fe8-4153c72eeced/Palm-Finger-Pressure.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out Palm and finger pressure being applied along the longissimus dorsi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660308619-K5LGY1SLYCHNJHLOYV3P/Tree+Angle.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Tree angle of a saddle The tree angle of a horse’s saddle should be similar to the angle of the trapezius muscle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660071605-Z02KRN3IHNX3AFN7XGLI/Tree+Angle+2.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Pressure test The pressure down the length of the saddle panel should be even. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1681660097835-DIIXAOXVCOHKTTNAC8QS/Well-fitting+tree+angle.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - A well fitting tree angle An example of a tree angle that is ideal for this horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/9848594a-8baf-464b-b918-f5b30925fe54/Panel+fit-pressure.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out Examples of good and bad panel fit and pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/d75da6c1-a733-4264-b56d-b8d4c57db98a/Uneven+saddle+panels.jpg Blog - The importance of correct saddle fitting - Make it stand out The panels in this saddle are totally different; the left is wider and less flocked than the right. https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/active-amp-passive-movements-to-improve-equine-performance-part-3 monthly 0.5 2022-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/624f845e-26bf-47e4-a97f-31487aabd803/Diagram+1+-+SERPENTINE+A.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Serpentine A Carry out a serpentine with a circle in each loop. As you progress, gradually increase the number of loops to increase active bend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/002a2d35-6a0d-48c4-bca4-249a0d4c3278/Lowandroundlightcontact.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Make it stand out The photograph above demonstrates a perfect low and round outline with a light contact with the horse well balanced with impulsion from behind, not falling onto the forehand. Source: ISBN: 0-85131-860-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/6b990509-2dc2-4cf0-9c54-c7b94fd63a55/Diagram+2+-+low+%26+round.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Low and Round The neck is still carried long towards the ground, however the nose is slightly behind the vertical (but not behind the bit), with a slightly more closed angle at the jaw. This outline gives a stronger stretch of the top line neck extensor muscles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668169399850-274Z9SGAMOVWU0K7RVWX/Shoulder+in.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668169432485-OAMLB40BAD4MHXBBRMTE/turn-on-forehand.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668169418147-6O2ET7S1H911EM1S89NP/Leg+yield.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668169426348-FYNEW2BZRER496M614OV/half-pass.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/07cb6af9-ba26-42c3-8020-647618fd9a49/Diagram+1+-+SERPENTINE+B.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Serpentine B To keep things interesting for you and your horse, vary your serpentines such as making them miniature and highly controlled up the centre line. Start at a walk and progress to trot when and if you feel able. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/d6bd4bff-437f-4f22-830a-92603412c9d4/canterlongandlow.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Canter long and low Riding long and low in trot and canter stretches the gluteals by extension of the stifle and flexion of the hip. Ask for a “big jump” for each canter stride to get maximum stretch. Source: ISBN: 0-85131-860-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668157241624-SGYNI8L4XXLFRAH25SX9/lowandroundtrotpoles.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668158009161-3VM7R7XHV913V5K92N14/Lily+Frankie%27s+loose+jumping+5.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/472db76e-01c2-4abd-96eb-408b5724f93f/Diagram+1+-+Figure+8.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Figure 8 Figure of eight exercises are great for improving flexion as well as balance through the change of direction. Why not start large then gradually decrease/increase your circles? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668163317080-IMM0AHVH2BLZR4FXDKXM/CavalettiTrotPoles.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668163326583-1YJLXGT24QVQCVL5LKOM/countercanter.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/320c7009-3463-49fe-b478-6634f0577da4/rein+back.png Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Rein back Rein back stretches out the hip extensors, stifle and hock flexors. It is not a natural gait so is not naturally easy to perform. Quality over quantity is key - start with just a couple of steps then gradually increase. Once mastered on the flat, you can rein back up a slight incline to further exaggerate the movement. Perform from the ground or in the saddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/07e437a6-d3c9-4adf-bbe1-7a5d0c38612b/Diagram+1+-+Spiral.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Spiral Leg yielding to create a spiral pattern with a change of rein from a small 5m circle to a large 20 metre circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/752135b6-5a59-41dc-8938-2e0a99b7d54a/Diagram+1-FLEXION.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Mounted neck flexion exercises See the diagram to the left showing: a) Counter Flexion: which in this instance is stretching the right side flexors and contracting the left side. b) Normal Flexion: which in this instance is stretching the left side flexors and contracting the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/4f81d4a9-0827-46a2-90a8-4367182c8544/Horse+up-downhill.png Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Up and down hill Walk, trot and canter up and down sloping gradients will stretch the lumbo-sacral, hip and fetlock joints as well as increase flexion and extension for a bigger range of motion. The rider must ensure the horse is working from behind and is not on the forehand. Photo by Horst Streitferdt: Source: https://eventingnation.com/ Photo by Leslie Potter:Source: https://www.horseillustrated.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668161407217-07I2NRO538LV6CQ5RI89/LengthenedStride.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668161414597-P9PS63OSD6OO6VM2BB2G/LengthenedTrotPoles.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1668167667949-ZM4K7TMPR429I4L2PYSJ/unsplash-image-aR3u_uvg0BQ.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Galloping Not only does this blow the cobwebs away and get the blood pumping, galloping is also an excellent way to stretch the hamstrings. As mentioned above, the horse must be well warmed up and fit for galloping work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/a8543b26-64d9-4832-afc6-ae23747e510f/Diagram+2+-+long+%26+low.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Long and Low When mounted, ask the horse to work with his head carried low and his nose to the ground with the head and neck forming a continuous line and the angle of the jaw open. This is good for stretching all the muscles of the top line as well as the head and neck flexor muscles underneath the jaw. Long and low shoudl always be performed after a period of collected, short frame work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/0018fe30-319f-4acc-b95e-36a17d55f521/Diagram+2+-+deep+%26+round.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Deep and Round ***TO BE AVOIDED*** Some trainers still use this approach, however it is widely believed that this outline is not physically or psychologically advantageous for the horse. This outline can actually cause harm to the horse and if used, should NEVER be held for more than 30 SECONDS to prevent nuchal ligament strain or tear, muscle strain and spasm causing pain through the neck and back, nerve damage to the extent that is can cause wobbler syndrome in young horses and loss of circulation due to restricted blood vessels in the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/23ab7b6d-27bb-4b96-95a3-f27782744062/unsplash-image-9h_bJdGqzCk.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 3 - Make it stand out Active Stretch exercises for your horse https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/active-amp-passive-movements-to-improve-equine-performance-part-2 monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1666868440576-S7VBKK5FJIC2TFJCDO82/Superficial+Retractor+muscles+of+forelimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Superficial muscles of equine fore leg used for rertaction These are the superficial muscles associated with equine fore limb retraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1666868444996-KC0U729G141SUP4HVW8G/Deep+Retractor+muscles+of+forelimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Deep muscles used for equine retraction These are the deep muscles associated with equine fore limb retraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/3b8802e3-2fd7-4d74-aeaf-5175544e21dc/unsplash-image-RdWyKwb5lbU.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Make it stand out Passive stretch exercises to assist performance of the equine athlete: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/885c3e8b-c810-4699-bfb3-feeaa85f8ffc/Adductor+Stretch-Forelimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - The Adductor stretch of the fore limb This may look similar to the triceps stretch from Part 1, however if you look closely you can see that the handler is leaning to the right to bring the foreleg out away from the midline. Note: it is important to ensure there is no stress on the knee when performing this stretch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/d6717c30-86cd-47b1-bc49-14829c6fcbee/Abductor+muscle+stretch+of+the+hind+limb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - The Passive Abductor stretch of the hind limb Some horses can find this stretch particularly difficult, especially if they have not performed it before as it also requires good balance as the hind limb is moved across the median plane underneath the horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/f4359e11-68f1-42ba-aaa8-2692a5dfc76a/Leg+Yield.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Make it stand out See the photograph above of a horse performing a leg yield. You can clearly see the extent of stretch required by the hind limb adductors as the horse steps away but also simultaneously, the stretch of the fore limb abductors as the limbs cross over one another. Source: ISBN: 0-85131-860-6 Blignault, K., 2003. Stretch exercises for your horse: the path to perfect suppleness. Trafalgar Square Publishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/c52c7b73-ac49-448f-8d4e-beabe03a88a7/Extended+Trot.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Make it stand out See the photograph above demonstrating the stretch in the muscles of the forearm right through to the tendons and carpus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/a2294be6-a815-4b73-8d4f-63ae15da885d/Adductor+Stretch+-+hindlimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - The Adductor stretch of the hind limb Again, it is important to ensure that this stretch is performed by a trained individual to ensure there is no excess stress applied to the hock joint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/8518690e-d1f3-4d36-9ce0-465f122cc632/Hamstring+stretch.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - The Hamstring Stretch The hind limb is lifted and stretched forward to a level that is comfortable for the horse without losing its balance. 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Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Rear view of equine hind limb retractor muscles This is a rear view of the muscles stretched during a hind limb retractor stretch of a horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1666613795772-7E4RV4LYQ37OGL2VIM58/Superficial+Adductor+Muscles+of+forelimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Superficial adductor muscles of the equine fore limb These are the superficial muscles stretched during the fore limb adductor stretch on a horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1666613804704-7TEX2YZJL4QU20F9U9TT/Deep+Adductor+Muscles+of+forelimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Deep adductor muscles of the equine fore limb These are the deep muscles stretched during the fore limb adductor stretch on a horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1666619282224-IVZD04EKBNER6HKAXHZY/Ventral+View+Adductor+Muscles+of+forelimb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Ventral & front view of Equine Adductor muscles These are the muscles stretched during the fore limb adductor stretch on a horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/1666619436626-VLAMW8OFJ5B9P4Z4LS6E/Ventral+View+of+Adductor+Muscles+of+hind+limb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - Adductor muscles of the equine hind limb These are the muscles stretched during the hind limb adductor stretch on a horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/0cee51f6-f1a2-4e9d-947d-537403140e58/Abductor+Muscle+stretch+of+the+fore+limb.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - The Passive Abductor stretch of the fore limb Without putting any stress on the horse’s knee joint, the handler lifts the forelimb to 90 degrees and gently pulls it across the median plane . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/3aa84f77-1711-446a-b422-af2395b03c14/Forearm+Stretch.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 2 - The Passive Forearm Stretch This stretch can begin reaching the leg out straight but at more of an angle, closer to the ground and then progress to become higher and more parallel to the ground, as the horse’s flexibility increases. https://www.equine-therapy.co.uk/blog/active-amp-passive-movements-to-improve-equine-performance-part-1 monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6294d80d0d74ec4490036203/de771c2a-e6a0-4317-a7cb-d97df6d03606/Document_2022-10-14_142554+%284%29+SUMPERS+STRETCH+CROP.jpg Blog - Active & Passive movements to improve equine performance - Part 1 - The Passive Jumpers Stretch This might look the same at first glance, but the forelimb is lifted higher to increase the stretch. 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To become a qualified equine therapist I trained with the Institute of Complementary Animal Therapies and passed my Equine Sports Massage Diploma with distinction in 2007. The ICAT is an established, reputable training center, based in Devon, with international status and a nationally recognised training center with the OCN London Awards. The course was fully comprehensive and comprised two years of study including on-site training as well as extensive remote theory assessments and hands-on practical case studies. Continual Professional Development To ensure I keep my skills up to date with the latest science-backed practices, techniques, equipment, and legislation, I undertake regular CPD with a minimum 20 hours CPD per year. I love to keep learning and finding ways to further enhance the services I can offer my clients to achieve optimum results with the horses I work with. 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