Build the Back from the Ground with Dr. Hilary Clayton

Team Tate Academy is honored to have Dr. Hilary Clayton in the house this week! Dr. Clayton graciously shared with us 5 strengthening exercises that anyone can do on the ground that will strengthen the all important vertebral stabilizing muscles of the equine back.

Dr. Clayton has proven the importance of these strengthening ‘stretches’ by scientific study of what classical dressage training has always espoused: That all first energies must go toward being ‘on the bit,’ so that the limbs can move properly in a way that promotes strength and soundness in the horse while carrying a rider.

By performing these simple exercises before each ride, in about 3 months, there is a measurable improvement in the horse’s strength and stability, but also perhaps just as important, observing your horse during these stretches can give you a TON of feedback on your horse’s movement patterns.

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