How did belly lifts get to be such an important part of horse care? In order to care for a lowering topline, belly lifts are prescribed to owners as a way to lift the abdominals. The primary purpose is to improve the horse’s posture.

There are many other ways to help the abdominals and topline stay strong that are immensely effective – and fun!  The exercises engage not only the physical but the central nervous system as well. A simple 15- to 20- minute addition of core exercises spent on poles, hills or surfaces can make a big difference for a horse recovering from injury or surgery, or losing topline and/or abdominal strength.

There are exercises for each stage of recovery, as well as Equine Ortho-Bionomy techniques woven in to support the activity. For many, a few of the exercises can be challenging, but the horse can feel pleased with himself for his accomplishments.

This 3-hour workshop will explore ways to help your horse strengthen her abdominals and subsequently help the topline, even in non-ridden horses. The exercises presented in this workshop go hand-in-hand with bodywork techniques, so that clients can do a couple of them in addition to bodywork techniques to help them support their horses between your sessions.

Many of these fun exercises can be used in some inclement weather, providing specific, engaging movements to support healthy posture. And, we can look at the belly lift and see how it compares!

The class can be used for three hours of study group credit for those who are interested in that for the Equine Body Balance(TM) program and SOBI program. All Zoom classes are recorded for your future reference. Materials and videos are yours to keep.