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10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balance

10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balanceby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 09/02/2026

A simple 10-minute daily routine, built around the right exercises, can make such a profound difference to your horse’s strength, balance, and long-term soundness.

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10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balance

Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagementby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 11/08/2025

It’s easy to assume that if a horse looks soft in the contact, has their nose tucked in, or shows a curved neck, they must be working “correctly.” But what’s often happening underneath is: A dropped back A tight, braced neck Hindlimbs disengaged And a core that’s switched off

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Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

Why Kissing Spine Affects the Whole Body

Why Kissing Spine Affects the Whole Bodyby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 21/07/2025

When your horse is diagnosed with kissing spine, it’s easy to think the problem lies in one small area. But kissing spine is rarely just a “back problem.” It’s a full-body issue, often with emotional and behavioural layers too. Once you understand that, the entire rehab process makes more sense — and becomes more effective.

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Why Kissing Spine Affects the Whole Body

Once You Understand This, You'll Never Look at Kissing Spine the Same Way

Once You Understand This, You'll Never Look at Kissing Spine the Same Wayby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 14/07/2025

Once you understand how the deep stabilising muscles work (and what happens when they don’t), you’ll realise just how essential this kind of specific core strengthening work is — for any horse that carries a rider.

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Once You Understand This, You'll Never Look at Kissing Spine the Same Way

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