With Jenny Adamson, Equine Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
If you’ve ever had a phase where your horse suddenly feels softer in the contact, easier to bend, more relaxed through their back — only to find yourself a few weeks later dealing with the same old issues again… You’re not imagining it. This cycle is incredibly common, and the missing piece is where the training focus is placed.
Every horse is naturally asymmetrical, just like we are. One side stronger, one side more coordinated, one side that prefers to do the work. When the body isn’t trained to redistribute that load evenly, it finds clever ways to cope. Left unaddressed, this pattern can turn into injury.
Winter can make everything feel harder — the weather, the dark evenings, the mud, the lack of time. But winter isn’t a season to pause your horse’s progress. It’s a season to step back, simplify, and build strength in small, meaningful ways.
When the temperature drops, many horses move less — they stand in more, their muscles tighten, and joints can feel a little creaky. But winter doesn’t have to mean losing strength, suppleness, or progress.

Learn more about your horses body and movement, and how to unlock your horses ability and wellness in this mini course!
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