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Specific Exercises

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Specific Exercises
• Walking - Long Reins (can encourage flexibility)
• Proprioception - Cavaletti Rails (on the ground and slightly raised)
• Balance and Weight Shifting
• Endurance
• Land Treadmill
• Water Treadmill and water work

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Proprioception - Cavaletti

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Balance Board
- Weight Shifting just like for dogs.

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Normal
Fat

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Areas to look for Fat

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When starting ridden work:
• Check bridle fit – is the brow band/headpiece too tight?
• Check position of the bit, its size and type. Is it too narrow/wide, severe/high?
• Check the saddle fit. Is there even distribution of weight?
• Check the girth for comfort and safety
• Slowly increase the time the horse must carry weight, thus allowing muscles to accommodate;
• Hack out for 2-3 times before starting work in the school
• Be certain the horse is capable of, understands, and is confident in the simple movements before you ask for the more difficult ones;
• If possible, loose school over fences before riding at fences.
• Do not demand concentration for long periods.

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