Video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2haAOfh8ic
Added: Feb 7, 2012
From: regaleo
Duration: 2:21
As part of my new series "A Prescription For Parelli" (see full article at www.heavenlygaitsequinemassage.com) we will discuss games and exercises taught within the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program that can be used to target specific imbalances in the equine body. In this episode we will cover backing with the head down as a ground exercise which can help with improving vertical flexion or collection, strengthen the abdominal muscles and hindquarters, and increase spinal mobility. The purpose of this video is strictly to provide you with simple exercises that can help increase the performance of your horse. 4-Star Parelli Natural Horsemanship Senior Instructor Christi Rains demonstrates how to teach your horse the backing exercise on-line with her young National Show Horse "Sonny". Christi has been a Parelli Natural Horsemanship Instructor since 1997 and offers weekend clinics at her ranch on the Brazos River near Glen Rose, Texas. Visit www.christirains.com to learn more about her clinics.
Channel: Animals
Tags: improve flexibility in horse spinal mobility vertical flexion collection abdominal exercises strengthen topline horse exercises equine massage tips parelli natural horsemanship backing with head down horse flexibility (anatomy) outdoor sports horses training riding equestrianism help pets
Views: 106 Comments: 2
regaleo Says:
May 21, 2012 - Thank you for your comment! This is true. This is only one of many exercises you can do to help with vertical flexion. In order to get collection, your horse must first be able to lift and round its back. There are so many horses that have trouble with this. It can be more effective for a horse to first get the mobility, then ask them for the movement with a purpose.
tesyka95 Says:
May 21, 2012 - It's a good way of practicing collection, altough I think collection should be a "forward" movement, because there are soo many horses who loose all the energy when collected