This highly illustrated how-to manual provides a clear guide to new ways of thinking about how to prevent injury in the horse, and when injuries do happen, to help the horse's body recover in a mindful and safe way.

As a Pilates teacher for humans, horsewoman and eventer Laura Reiman sees first-hand how consistent, quality exercise can ward off strain and injury, as well as heal. When her young horse was diagnosed with extreme back pain and a neurological disease, she turned to her knowledge of Pilates—the method she'd used to ease back pain in human clients for years—for help.

She began to find ways to “bridge the gap” between the horse's mind and body to help increase his body awareness and core engagement.

What Is Pilates for Horses?

Pilates for Horses takes the principles of Pilates and the benefits we have seen humans gain from the method, and applies it to our equine partners. Research and experience has shown that much of what benefits humans in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries can be applied to horses with similar beneficial outcomes.

A good program with proper schooling will train both the body and the brain to support a balanced and willing equine partner. The goal should always be progressive, building at a slow pace that allows time for soft tissue to catch up to your horse’s cardiovascular fitness and abilities.

Read excerpt from Pilates for Horses HERE

Pilates for Horses: A Mind-Body Conditioning Program for Strength, Mobility and Balance is available from Amazon.com

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Press release by Kathy Geary - info@EquineInfoExchange.com