Stretching exercises with your horse can be very beneficial in increasing and maintaining suppleness/flexibility, core strength, balance, and reducing chances of injury and tension. Here are my top tips as an equine bodyworker for safely getting the most out of your stretching session:
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A good question that is often asked on my bodywork visits to horses, and a piece of the puzzle that quite often gets missed! Having your saddle regularly checked by a qualified fitter is important for your horses welfare and physical health, and also for your comfort when riding.
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It’s been all go recently, and these past weeks have left me feeling incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received from all my clients (old and new!) keeping me busy since getting back to work post lockdown.
Trigger stacking is something we’ve all experienced, whether in ourselves or our animals. It’s something I am very aware of (and try to avoid!) when working with horses as it can often result in explosive unwanted behaviour.
My remote video coaching sessions are designed to be an easy and convenient way to improve your horse’s way of going or your own riding/horsemanship through video analysis. Remote coaching is like having a pocket coach – available without the need to wait for your weekly slot, and avoiding any travel costs that might incur when having a coach come to you. It’s a support system to help you reach your goals, whether it be ridden or on the ground, at a time and place most convenient to you. No need to work around your coach’s availability, or struggle with balancing your time!
Megan Simpson Equestrian 