Horse exercises to build topline

You can use lunging exercises to build your horse's topline, but there is much more inside this process, especially nutrition.

To build up muscle, establishing a strong topline is vital. Here are some tips on how to develop a strong topline in your horse.

by Nicole Fava A muscular horse is not just good looking . . . he's also strong and able to hold up to the demands of competition. When I’m building up muscle in a horse, I pay extra attention to his topline. A "topline" is essentially the group of muscles

Owning a horse can be a very expensive endeavor. A half ton animal with a near suicidal propensity for self harm requires a great deal of food, maintenance, and--if you are particularly unlucky--vet bills. But there are ways to better afford a horse on a tight budget.

Try this quick exercise to boost your control while encouraging forward motion.

Trust building exercises to do with your horse that is all on the ground. Builds confidence and trust in horse and handler.

BY DR. NANCY NICHOLSON Introduction and Background A top line outline is one of the first things we notice about our horses. They literally carry themselves with its ligaments and other connective tissues. Directly under the saddle are located major muscles that move all four legs and even control bending. Special connective deep fascia tissues link…