With Jenny Adamson, Equine Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
You can have a horse that looks “fit”, but still feels stiff, heavy, or uneven to ride. More often than not, the missing piece isn’t more work. It’s flexibility. Because without it, your horse physically can’t move as well as they’re capable of — no matter how hard they try.
Most horse owners care deeply about their horses and want to do the best for them. But there’s something many riders simply haven’t been taught - a horse’s back is not automatically strong enough for riding. And riding alone does not necessarily build the strength needed to carry a rider properly.
The weather has improved, and your horse is enjoying the longer days and fresh air. It feels like the perfect time to get moving again. But before you jump straight back into work, there’s a step most riders completely miss — and it can make all the difference to your horse’s strength, balance, and comfort this spring.
Most riders think topline is about muscle. But posture comes first. Always. Because a horse cannot build correct muscle on top of incorrect posture — just like a person can’t build strength efficiently if they’re slouched, stiff, and collapsing through their core. And this is where so many horses get stuck.
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