01/08/2024
Rein back is always on my exercise list for clients, it’s so easy to add into your daily routine.
A very interesting read in just how much benefit it has on your horse! 🐴
Walking backwards - rein back - step back
This has always been an exercise I recommend and a recent article has used 3D motion capture to explore back and pelvis motion during the movement - Jobst, Zsoldos and Licka, 2024
'A significantly larger maximum and a greater ROM was reached between the withers, thoracic region and sacrum (labelled D-angWmT16S2) in Backwards Walking compared to Forwards walking, indicating a lifting of the back, an effect necessary to facilitate strengthening of the horse’s core and therefore often desired in equine physiotherapy and in equestrian sports (Clayton, 2016; Shakeshaft & Tabor, 2020)'
A few steps backwards - Unmount SD Cardnted - as part of groundwork and before mounting are a really good idea to mobilise your horse's back.
Link to article:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023324001412?via%3Dihub
