How to Stretch a Horse | The Path to Perfect Suppleness

Stretches are super important warm-up exercises for your horse before and after the workout. Stretching also helps tone the muscles, improve power and speed, and reduce the risk of injury.
In this video, you will learn 10 Stretch Exercises that will aid in keeping horses flexible, sound, and limber before and after a challenging ride. Enjoy!
Follow these exercises:
- Stretch from nose to hips for both sides in turn.
- Bow your head over your front legs
- Pulling the tailback will help correct the spine and stretch the muscles.
- The nose to the ground will help stretch the horse's shoulders to help release tension in the neck and shoulders.
- Bend the horse's belly by bringing the hind legs closer to the front legs. It helps stretch the back, helping the pelvis rotate as desired.
- Squeeze in by pulling up with both hands. Do both sides. Will straighten your horse's back.
- Butt stretch. It helps the horse's core muscles work properly.
- Hamstring and hock. It helps horses reduce the risk of back leg injuries.
- Pull the hind legs backward. Help stretch the horse through the abdominal muscles.
- Pull the front leg forward. Give your horse a little stress relief.
So, do these steps every day with your horse. This will help your equine tone and supple muscles and increase its flexibility and joint range of motion. Good luck!

Timestamps
01.26 - Nose to Hip Stretch
02.24 - Bowing Stretch
03.15 - Tail Pull Stretch
05.17 - Nose to Ground Stretch
08.03 - Circus Pony Stretch
10.03 - Tummy Tuck Stretch
12.07 - Butt Tuck Stretch
13.58 - Hamstring & Hock Stretch
15.58 - Stifle Stretch
16.54 - Girth Stretch

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