EPISODE · Jan 10, 2024 · 10 MIN
Keeping Horses Fit During Stall Rest
from Starline Equine Bodywork · host Judith Rathbone
Stall rest is tough on horses. While often necessary to heal injuries, there are lots of things we can do to combat the negative effects of not moving too much. Of course you need veterinary clearance to make sure these are right for your horse! Proprioceptive work, dynamic mobilization and stabilization exercises, isometric contraction work, and thoracic sling strengthening are just some of the ways to keep your horse in top shape even with a lack of movement.Join me for this episode where I describe how to perform exercises for fitness concerns when horses are on stall rest or limited movement.PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW.This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together.LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: >> https://starlinebodywork.com/book>> triumphtape.com Connect with us:Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCptWebsite - starlinebodywork.comDISCLAIMER:The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.
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Stall rest is tough on horses. While often necessary to heal injuries, there are lots of things we can do to combat the negative effects of not moving too much. Of course you need veterinary clearance to make sure these are right for your horse! Proprioceptive work, dynamic mobilization and stabilization exercises, isometric contraction work, and thoracic sling strengthening are just some of the ways to keep your horse in top shape even with a lack of movement. Join me for this episode whe...
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