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Rib Cage Mobilizing Exercises For The Horse – Part 2

Natural Horse Care Tips | Benefits Of Horse Massage Therapy | Equine Bodywork | Exercises For Horses | Natural Remedies For Horses | Essential Oils | Using Essential Oils For Horses | Healing Your Horse Naturally | Improve Flexibility And Performance In Horses Posted on November 12, 2014 by Lisa CarterJuly 19, 2021

A simple rib stretch to help improve rib cage mobilization in the horse

This is the second part of 2-part series on rib cage mobilizing exercises for the horse.  As mentioned in the previous article, horses can develop the habit over time of holding their ribs to one side, making them “one-sided”.  This can affect things like lead changes, lateral flexion and circles/turns, which require the horse to freely move (or bend) through the rib cage.  Doing exercises with our horses that help remind their bodies that they can move in the non-dominant direction is important to put them on the road to becoming more balanced and to may also improve performance. 

This video demonstrates a simple stretch that I show to my equine massage clients and which when added to the daily routine, can significantly improve spinal/thoracic flexibility and help to overcome muscle memory. 

Read Part 1 of this series here – http://www.heavenlygaitsequinemassage.com/rib-cage-mobilizing-exercises-horse-part-1/

The information in this article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any condition or illness.  Nor is it meant replace proper veterinary care. It is meant for educational purposes only.  Always consult your chosen veterinary professional before starting your horse or other animal on any therapy. 


Lisa Carter, Certified Equine Massage Therapist, with her Arabian mare Siofhice.  www.heavenlygaitsequinemassage.com.Lisa Carter is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT), with multiple certifications from several different equine bodywork schools.  She incorporates her knowledge and experience with Parelli Natural Horsemanship, equine bodywork, using essential oils for animals and as a veterinary technician to provide her clients with the resources they need to make informed decisions for their horses.  She encourages and facilitates network building between equine health care professionals, working together to find the best combination of therapies to meet the needs of the “whole horse”.  

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Rib Cage Mobilizing Exercises For The Horse – Part 1

Natural Horse Care Tips | Benefits Of Horse Massage Therapy | Equine Bodywork | Exercises For Horses | Natural Remedies For Horses | Essential Oils | Using Essential Oils For Horses | Healing Your Horse Naturally | Improve Flexibility And Performance In Horses Posted on October 23, 2014 by Lisa CarterJuly 19, 2021

Do you have a horse that always favors one lead over the other?  Is your horse harder to bend or turn in a particular direction?  Or perhaps your saddle is always slipping off to one side?  If so, your horse … Continue reading →

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Teach Your Horse The Belly Lift Stretch

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This is a really simple and easy stretch to teach your horse.  It’s a great stretch for horses with weak, sagging toplines.  It allows the horse to mobilize the thoracic vertebra vertically and help to strengthen those abdominal muscles that … Continue reading →

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Pinning Down Back Pain In The Horse – Part 3

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In this final segment about pinning down back pain in the horse (Part 3), we'll be discussing pain in the lumbar area.  This is one of the most common areas I see pain displayed when evaluating a horse for back … Continue reading →

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Pinning Down Back Pain In The Horse – Part 2

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In part two of this segment on pinning down back pin in the horse, we'll discuss some different scenarious that may contribute to your horse being painful in the middle of the back.  We won't cover every single problem that … Continue reading →

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Lisa Carter is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist serving locations around North & Central Texas. She incorporates her knowledge and experience with equine bodywork, Parelli Natural Horsemanship, essential oils for animals, and as a veterinary technician to provide her clients with the resources they need to make informed decisions for their horses. Her mission - to build a network of equine health care professionals to work together to find the best combination of therapies to meet the needs of the "whole horse".

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