What Your Horse Is Trying to Tell You (But You Might Be Missing It)

Not lame… but not quite right? These signs could be your horse asking for help.

As horse owners, we get to know our horses so well—their quirks, their moods, their good days and not-so-good ones.

But sometimes, we notice something that doesn’t quite make sense.

They’re not lame.

The vet gives your horse the green light.

But something still feels off…

🔸 They fall in on one rein no matter how much you correct them

🔸 They brace through the body instead of softening into work

🔸 They trip more often than they used to

🔸 They struggle with transitions or can’t hold a balanced canter

🔸 They’re always crooked, stiff to one side, or hollow in the back

🔸 Or maybe they’ve just become a little sour or resistant under saddle

If you’ve ever had that gut feeling—"They’re not broken… but they’re not moving well"—you’re not alone. And your horse is trying to tell you something.

It’s Not Just Training – It’s Core Strength

So many of the issues above aren’t about bad behaviour or poor training. They’re signs that your horse’s core isn’t strong enough to support the movement you're asking for.

And without that foundation of strength, your horse can’t truly progress in their training.

You might feel stuck, like you're working harder than ever, but not seeing results. Or that your horse wants to do what you're asking, but physically just can’t.

A weak core means the spine isn't supported—and that includes the dorsal spinous processes (DSPs) that run along your horse’s back. Without proper support, these bones can begin to touch or rub together, leading to discomfort, soreness, and in more serious cases—kissing spine.

The good news? The right core work helps gently separate those DSPs, support the spine, and prevent problems before they start.

I Know This Because I Lived It

I’ve seen this again and again in my 13 years as an equine therapist. And I really lived it when I was rehabbing my own horse Azuro after kissing spine surgery.

Even though I already knew the theory, and recommended these exercises to clients, going through the daily rehab taught me what it really meant to support a horse from the inside out. It was a completely different experience—the horse owner experience. And that’s when I truly became an expert in applying these core exercises in the real world.

The Good News? You Can Change It—Fast

That’s why I created the Core Exercises for Your Horse Course.

It’s the same proven, physio- and vet-approved exercises I used with Azuro, and I still use them every day to keep him supple, straight, and strong.

✅ No special equipment needed

✅ Just 10 minutes a day

✅ Improved movement and posture in your horse

✅ Step-by-step guidance from a qualified equine physio

✅ Exercises that protect the spine and prevent injury

If you want to stop guessing and start helping your horse move better, feel better, and stay sounder—this is for you.

➡️ Click here to get the course now for just £9 – lifetime access included - offer for a limited time!

P.S. You don’t have to wait for lameness or injury to start supporting your horse. These exercises are ideal for every horse, whether in full work or rehab. A healthy, supported spine is the key to long-term soundness and comfort.