Stretching and Core Stability Exercises involving your horses tail

The horse s tail is an extension of the spine. So using the tail in exercises not only affects the tail itself but the spine all the way forward and this of course includes the back. Using the tail can : Stretch the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues within the spine Help influence the horse s balance and centre of mass, thereby stimulating recruitment of core postural muscles Encourage relaxation within the spine Help with realignment of t