Tag: sport horses

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 […]

10 Feb 2022

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Preventing Common Injuries in Show Horses with Elite Equine

Show horses live an active lifestyle that can put excess strain on their joints and muscles. Injuries are especially common in jumpers, hunters, and equitation horses that engage in swift and repetitive movements that can stress the tendons and ligaments that support a horse’s legs. It is not uncommon for show horses to suffer […]