How to perform a pre exercise warm up and muscle activation routine for your horse

In this video I demonstrate a pre exercise warm up and muscle activation routine for your horse

Before trying these exercises:

• Always perform the exercises in a safe environment on an even surface with good footing, do not attempt if your horse is likely to kick
• Never force the horse beyond their comfortable range of motion (ROM), stay within your horse’s current capabilities and work to increase this over time
• Repeat the exercises evenly on both sides
• Be mindful of your own posture when mobilising your horse to prevent straining your back
• If your horse has any of the following conditions you should not attempt this technique with your horse and if you haven’t already done so please contact your vet:
(Discharge/Mucous from the eyes or nose, Laboured Respiration, A wound that is less than 7 days old, Colic, Cushings, Laminitis, A Neural Disease e.g Tetanus, Neuralgia, An Infectious Disease e.g Strangles, Equine influenza, Herpes, Pneumonia)
• If you horse has a previous tendon or ligament injury or has arthritis please check with your vet or therapist that this exercise is suitable for your horse.