The Link Between Core Strength & Soundness—What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know

We all want to keep our horses healthy and sound for years to come—but did you know that one of the biggest contributors to long-term soundness is core strength?

Many horses develop compensatory movement patterns due to weakness, past injuries, or poor posture. Over time, these small imbalances can lead to joint strain, muscle soreness, and even more serious injuries and chronic lameness.

But here’s the good news: You can help prevent this!

Why Core Strength is Key to Injury Prevention

When a horse lacks core stability, their body compensates by putting extra strain on:

✅ Their joints – increasing the risk of arthritis and wear-and-tear injuries.
✅ Their back – making them more at risk of conditions like kissing spine or SI dysfunction.
✅ Their limbs – leading to unnecessary stress on tendons and ligaments.

These issues don’t happen overnight—but weakness left unaddressed can turn into real, long-term problems that affect your horse’s movement, comfort, and performance.

How a Strong Core Protects Your Horse’s Body

Just like in humans, a strong core is the foundation of good posture, balance, and movement. A horse with a well-developed core will:

✔ Carry themselves better under saddle, reducing hollowing or heaviness in the bridle.
✔ Move more evenly and with better rhythm, improving straightness and engagement.
✔ Reduce excess strain on their joints, tendons, and ligaments.
✔ Be more resistant to injury and recover more easily if they do get injured.

That’s why core exercises aren’t just for performance horses—they’re essential for every horse, whether they’re a happy hacker, a competition horse, or recovering from an injury.

You Don’t Need Hours of Training – Just 10 Minutes a Day!

The best part? Core exercises don’t have to take hours! With just 10 minutes a day, you can make a huge difference in your horse’s movement, posture, and long-term soundness.

I saw this firsthand when I rehabbed my own horse, Azuro, after kissing spine surgery. Even as an equine physiotherapist, I was blown away by how much these exercises transformed his strength, flexibility and movement. That’s why I now teach these exact techniques to other horse owners—so you can help your horse in the same way.

Ready to Start Strengthening Your Horse’s Core?

If you want to keep your horse strong, supple, and sound for years to come, start with these vet-approved, step-by-step core exercises that really work.

I’ve put everything you need inside my Equine Core Exercises Course, designed for busy horse owners like you.

✅ Simple, proven exercises you can do in 10 minutes a day.
✅ Vet & physio-approved techniques for better posture & balance.
✅ Perfect for ALL horses—ridden, in rehab, or just needing better strength.
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