Best Stretches for Your Horse

On this weeks post, I will be focusing on the best stretches that you can do (or teach) with your horse to keep them loose, flexible, and comfortable. 

Front leg stretch - this stretch is very effective in keeping your horses front legs flexible and loose. It is very commonly used before long workouts, as this stretch can help to prevent the horse from injury. It also is very important after saddling the horse, the reason being when the leg is stretched out, all of the skin underneath the girth will not get pinched.

Back leg stretch - this stretch is very similar to the first one. What it does is it loosens the muscles and ligaments in the leg and, like the first stretch, can prevent them from injury.

"Four-leg" stretch - this stretch is great for loosening up the horses legs, chest, and rump. 

Other sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx6rfJYVQ64 http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com/articles/stretching-for-your-horse/

Hope you've enjoyed this weeks post!