The horses pectorals are often overlooked. Many horses are very sensitive about their pectorals being touched due to sensitivity. They really carry a lot of weight. They not only sit on the underside of the horse being part of a sling but we also strap a girth around them putting pressure that can cause soreness. Especially with ill fitting or an uncomfortable girth. Then, add your weight. So it makes sense these muscles are getting sore. Watch as Drakkar has a big release and the comfort that brings him. He even shifts to a balanced position after the body releases. #therestoredequineatastablepace #horsebodywork #equestrianlife #horses #equinemyofascialrelease
Our horses show up better for us when we show up better for them. Take moments for yourself to center and ground yourself. You are worth it. A quiet moment to let it all go and breath. #breath #therestoredequine
Exercise for horses: Alternating Poles. Why do them? #horseworkout #horsetraining #therestoredequine #astablepace #exercisepoles
What an awesome day! Mareda had her first trip to Chesapeake Dressage Institute. She was calm and took everything in stride. @julia_cohenn and Harley were great emotional support for both of us. Seriously couldn’t be happier with how well today went for us. #horsetraining #astablepace #mareda #royalredlady #chesapeakedressageinstitute #ottb
This game teaches the horse to follow your signals. Using cones or poles is a way to set up visual marks for them. Doing fun games like this will help you and your horse be more in tune with each other. That leads to a stronger bond and a smarter horse. #astablepace #horsetraining #horsegame
Horse Trailer Training
Mareda has been getting a refresher on trailering. Tonight we went for a ride. When we got back is when it got interesting. She wanted out! We’ve been doing a lot of work loading and unloading but nonetheless tonight was different. Here’s our practice after she had a little rest. We went to what she knew. Then worked on what she needs to improve before we ended. #astablepace #royalredlady #mareda #horsetrailering #horsetraining
A solution for a sappy carrot snatcher. #horsestretching #astablepace #horsetrainingtip