Equine & Science - For equine professionals - Therapeutic exercises for horses

For this exercise, the horse remains stationary while the owner uses a carrot or treat to encourage the horse to extend its neck downward and forward. This specific motion has its own set of benefits: 1. Improves Neck Flexibility and Extension Encouraging the horse to reach downward and forward helps stretch the muscles and soft tissues of the neck and shoulders. This improves flexibility in the cervical spine and encourages a more relaxed and elongated neck posture. 2. Activates the Nuchal and