Encourage Your Horse To Stretch
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Theory
The Virtue of Stretching in Dressage
Judy Westlake explains the difference between a "good" stretch—one that gymnasticizes a horse's entire body involving his back—and a "bad" stretch—one that involves only the front part of a horse 's body.
Theory
The Importance of Riding in a Stretching Position
Uta Gräf of Germany explains that this exercise is an important part of training not just for young horses or dressage horses, but for all horses.
Instruction
How Do I Encourage My Andalusian to Stretch?
Are there exercises that work particularly well for Iberian breeds?