The Benefits

·         Improved gait quality, range of motion and flexibility

·         Improved disposition and stamina

·         Improved blood and lymphatic circulation Stimulation of waste and toxin elimination

·         Relief of tension and stress levels in the horse, both physical and psychological

·         Lengthening of connective tissue improved muscle tone

·         Lessened risk of injury due to fatigue or strain.     

·         Reduces recovery time from injury and illness

·         Early detection of a problems in muscles

·         Does not mask symptoms, but corrects muscle-related problems by directly treating them

·         Improves respiratory, digestive, immune, and neural systems

·         Improves concentration and enhances learning ability

·         Enhances performance without medication and inherent side-effects

·         Alleviates pain and soreness from strenuous training

·         Improves horse's quality of life

 

Passive Stretching

Passive stretching allows for greatest range of movement, reducing strain on tendons and ligaments, maximizing tendon and muscle elasticity, developing a longer stride as shoulders move with greater freedom, improving range of motion in hips and shoulders allowing for easier lateral work, improving flexibility in upper arms thus reducing risk of injury during stressful demands, causing less fatigue as muscles and joints are more flexible, improving circulation to all tissues this requiring less effort during warm-up so energy is conserved for athletic exertion.