Keys to Your Horse’s Longevity

Advice for riding in balance and insights on hock health

One of the best things you can do to promote the health and longevity of your dressage horse (or any horse!) is to
ride him in a way that is kind to his body. But HOW do you do this? 

The key is focusing on his balance—because when a horse is ridden in balance, he can work without stress or tension.
In this volume of Dressage Today Extra, we’ll share more about how to ride your horse in better balance and we’ll
also take a closer look at another important factor in soundness and longevity: hock health.  

 Featured in this special report:

•How to optimize your horse’s soundness from the saddle

•Your horse’s hocks: elements that affect hock health


Read Now

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

CATEGORIES

TAGS

RELATED POSTS

DTExtra_Purina_11.21
Evaluating Progress at Second Level • Easy Fix for a Crooked Horse
Ingrid_VerticalToCrop copy
Ingrid Klimke’s Freely Forward Mentality for Hind-End Engagement • SI Joint: The Key to Your Horse’s Movement
ScottHassler_FeatureImage
Learn How to Develop Quality Collection • How Moisture Can Affect Hoof Health
NewChelseaDressage_PHOTO
One Trainer’s Journey with her BLM Mustang • The Inaugural Mustang Classic

TRENDING ARTICLES

USDF_13
USDF 2025 Trainers' Conference Kicks Off
Screenshot
Lengthening the Rider’s Upper Body and Legs
USASteffen PetersSuppenkasper
The Connection Between the Rider's and Horse's Backs
DT-01-volker-bromann-transitions
Volker Brommann: The Why, When and How of Transitions