Traditional wisdom is that a horse should begin his or her ridden career at three years of age, for other riders it is to wait a few years more, whereas in areas such as the racing industry horses are ...

A horse who is equally balanced, strong and comfortable when you are riding on either diagonal in trot is important for every horse and rider, whether you ride competitively or love hacking a horse.

Prone Y raises strengthen the lower trapezius muscles essential for scapular stability. Lie face down on an exercise mat with arms extended overhead in a 'Y' position, thumbs pointing up.

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