10/16/2026
Not all progress happens under saddle! Sometimes, the most valuable work you can do with your horse happens with all four feet on the ground.
Incorporating dry work, like carrot or treat stretches, into your horse’s routine is a simple but effective way to target muscle groups, encourage flexibility and improve body awareness in ways that may not always be achieved during your regular rides.
These types of exercise can help encourage range of motion and flexibility, engagement of important muscle groups, better balance, coordination and body awareness and achieve strength and mobility through controlled movements.
For horses on stall rest or recovering from injury, appropriately selected groundwork and stretching exercises can offer a great opportunity to maintain engagement and support mobility, when approved by your veterinarian.
That's exactly the kind of knowledge we love sharing inside our Coulee Philosophy membership 🤎. From practical exercises to thoughtful management strategies, we're helping horse owners better understand the little things they can do every day to support their horse's longevity. You can check out what the membership has to offer through the link on our website!
