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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Pilates for Horses: A Mind-Body Conditioning Program for Strength, Mobility, and Performance

Pilates for Horses: A Mind-Body Conditioning Program for Strength, Mobility, and Performance

Reiman, Laura

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Medical ReferenceSports GeneralHorses

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ISBN10: 1570769788
ISBN13: 9781570769788
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: Apr 13 2021
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.80 Width: 8.60 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An innovative and easy-to-use application of Pilates principles to the training, conditioning, and rehabilitation of horses. This highly illustrated how-to manual provides a clear guide to new ways of thinking about how to prevent injury in the horse, and when injuries do happen, to help the horse's body recover in a mindful and safe way. As a Pilates teacher for humans, horsewoman and eventer Laura Reiman has seen first-hand how consistent, quality exercise can ward off strain and injury, as well as heal. When her young horse was diagnosed with extreme back pain and a neurological disease, she turned to her knowledge of Pilates--the method she'd used to ease back pain in human clients for years--for help. She began to find ways to bridge the gap between the horse's mind and body to help increase his body awareness and core engagement. The result is a cohesive series of original exercises that can be taken in parts or as a whole and seamlessly incorporated into an existing training program to be a: Preventive tool to increase the horse's strength, balance, mobility, and stability. Framework for a new program to help ease a horse back into work following an injury or time off. Readers will find chapters dedicated to: Observation -Basic anatomy and how to know your horse's body and movement. Stretching -Including incentive, supported static hold, and dynamic mobilization stretches. Core work -Such as the cat stretch and bridging. In-hand strengthening work -With exercises like criss-cross and ground pole progressions. Exercises on the longe line -Transitions, bending, and spiraling. Lessons under saddle -Gymnastics, hillwork, basic dressage, and tips for a successful warm-up. Alternative bodywork -Temperature therapy, massage, stability pads, bands, and more. Pilates for Horses is an ideal instructional guide for all riders and trainers looking to build and maintain a solid foundation of strength and comfort for their horses.

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