55 Corrective Exercises for Horses: Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury - Hardcover

Ballou, Jec Aristotle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570768676 ISBN 13: 9781570768675

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books, 2018

Synopsis

Help your horse move better, feel better, and stay sounder—at any age, in any discipline.

Whether you're working with a performance athlete, a beloved trail companion, or a horse returning from injury, 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses offers practical, proven techniques to restore healthy movement and prevent long-term issues. Renowned equine conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou shares a versatile toolbox of mounted and unmounted exercises that target poor posture, imbalance, and movement dysfunction—common issues that limit a horse’s potential and compromise well-being over time.

With clear instructions and diagnostic tools to assess your horse’s current condition, this book empowers riders, trainers, and caretakers to take an active role in their horse's physical development. From gentle rehab routines to dynamic strengthening sequences, each exercise is designed to be easy to follow, low stress, and highly effective—no matter your riding background or discipline.

• 55 targeted exercises to improve posture, coordination, and balance
  
• Covers groundwork, in-hand, and under-saddle movements
  
• Suitable for horses of all ages, breeds, and fitness levels
  
• Aids in rehabilitation, cross-training, and injury prevention
  
• Includes guidelines for evaluating movement quality and progress
  
• Written by a trusted expert in equine biomechanics and conditioning

Enhance your horse’s longevity, comfort, and performance with this essential resource for holistic equine care

About this title

About the Author

Jec Aristotle Ballou has spent her life studying classical dressage, including 10 intensive training residencies in Portugal, two in Holland, and one in Germany with the late Egon von Neindorff. Most recently, she spent time in Melbourne, Australia, with Manolo Mendez, original head rider of the Royal School of Equestrian Arts in Spain. She has trained and competed through the FEI levels in dressage but has also competed in long distance trail riding, Ride & Tie, breed shows, and almost everything in between. Ballou won three consecutive East Coast championships in distance riding, becoming the youngest rider in history to win the prestigious Vermont 100–Mile Competition. A proponent of interdisciplinary study, she serves as an advisor to the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA). Ballou is a tireless advocate for the horse, committed to promoting understanding that proper biomechanical movement and athleticism can never happen as a result of shortcuts, force, or hurried training methods. Through her clinics, articles, and bestselling books—including 101 Dressage Exercises for the Horse and Rider and Equine Fitness—Ballou aims to meet what she sees as an enormous need within the equine industry for simple, clear, and practical information. She lives in Soquel, California (www.jecballou.com).

Edition details

• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570768676
• ISBN 13: 9781570768675
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184