People often think I am crazy when I say that my competition horses get regular massages and chiropractic adjustments! Seems like overkill, right? However, sport-horses are athletes too! As competitors, we expect a lot from our horse partners. They typically work five to six days a week at shows for sometimes several weeks in a row. …
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Staying Fit
While most riders and trainers are adamant about their horses fit and healthy, we sometimes overlook our own fitness. This is easy to do since riding - especially riding multiple horses a day - keeps us in fairly good shape. However, riding also causes a lot of wear and tear on our knees, hips, and back (just …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 