Tag: reining

05 Aug 2022

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Hock Flexibility with Pole Exercises

Pole exercises are important for all types of horses, from jumpers and dressage to eventers and reining. When performed properly, pole exercises can help strengthen your horse’s flexibility and strength. They can also improve the animal’s ability to engage its hindquarters and greatly impact the horse’s overall performance. What Is the Hock and What Does […]

15 Dec 2021

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Conditioning the Competitive Reiner With Help From Rosehips

Proper conditioning of the equine athlete is necessary to increase endurance, enhance performance, and reduce the risk of injury. During reining competitions, riders are tasked with guiding their horses through a precise pattern of complex maneuvers of circles, spins, slides, and stops, often at high speeds. Reiners must be in top physical and psychological […]