Learn simple techniques you can use at home
in a practical program to help maintain soundness, maximize performance and develop a stronger connection with your horse.

Bodywork can be an important part of the training and management plan for your horse. Knowing some equine bodywork basics empowers you to maintain your horse's flexibility, balance and comfort and to make choices about training techniques that may interfere with any of these.

With just a few easy-to-learn "tools," you can maximize suppleness and range-of-motion in older bodies and help prevent unnecessary concussion and stiffness from shortening the careers of youngsters. Hands-on bodywork aids riders who are reschooling horses who are stiff and tight from restrictive training techniques and helps maintain horses who carry riders who are still learning balance and stability in the saddle. And you'll have the ability to quickly and mindfully undo training mistakes - soothing overworked muscles, releasing tension and toning underdeveloped muscles.

In addition, spending time with your hands on your horse in an intentional way provides you with useful information. You can detect potential trouble spots before they become full-blown lamenesses and you'll have detailed information to share with your vet or other health-care practitioner.