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Why Your Horse Loses Core Strength Over Winter, and How to Hold On to It

Why Your Horse Loses Core Strength Over Winter, and How to Hold On to Itby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 02/11/2026

Riding fit in summer, less fit by Christmas? Why your horse loses core strength over winter, the signs to look for, and how to keep it with simple stable exercises.

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Why Your Horse Loses Core Strength Over Winter, and How to Hold On to It

Winter Rehab Tips: Why a Winter of Gentle, Consistent Work Beats a Winter Off

Winter Rehab Tips: Why a Winter of Gentle, Consistent Work Beats a Winter Offby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 19/10/2026

Winter rehab tips: how four 20-minute walk-based sessions a week can build your horse's strength, posture and flexibility by spring, instead of a winter off.

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Winter Rehab Tips: Why a Winter of Gentle, Consistent Work Beats a Winter Off

Autumn Planning: Building Your Winter Routine (Part 2)

Autumn Planning: Building Your Winter Routine (Part 2)by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 28/09/2026

Polework isn't just for competition prep. Here's how a few minutes a week builds real mobility and strength through the winter months.

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Autumn Planning: Building Your Winter Routine (Part 2)

Why Your Horse's Topline Isn't Enough — The Hidden Muscle That Actually Protects Their Spine

Why Your Horse's Topline Isn't Enough — The Hidden Muscle That Actually Protects Their Spineby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 03/08/2026

The multifidus is the hidden muscle chain along your horse's spine that prevents kissing spine, supports soundness and builds from simple exercises. Here's the peer-reviewed research every horse owner should know.

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Why Your Horse's Topline Isn't Enough — The Hidden Muscle That Actually Protects Their Spine

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