Horses In Harmony

Horses instinctively know how to stretch; they stretch spontaneously, continually and naturally, tuning up the muscles they need to use most.   In normal conditions, a horse will not overstretch.

 

Regular stretching will benefit your horse and will give you feedback on their condition.

 

Some of the benefits of stretching may be: 

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• Relaxation 

• Reduction of overall muscle tension and stiffness. 

• Increased circulation of blood and lymph fluids. 

• Increased oxygenation and nutrition in the tissues. 

• Increased elasticity of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. 

• Increased flexibility and range of motion of the joints. 

• Improved coordination. 

• Reduction of muscle strain and ligament sprain. 

• Improvement of the stride length. 

• Improved reflex time response.