Sport Horse Podcast 18: Enhancing Hip Mobility to Improve Performance

Excessive tension in the muscles of the back and neck is common in ridden horses. Oftentimes, a rider’s seat and subtle movements in the saddle creates excessive loads on a horse’s body which causes this enhanced muscle tonus and eventual soreness and pain. In this episode, physiotherapist Imke Schlomer discusses some of the common issues she sees and offers practical cues anyone can use to improve their seat and connection with their equine partner. Listen in…

Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 18:

• Hosts: Nicole Lakin and Dr. Tim Worden of the Equine High-Performance Sports Group
• Podcast Website: Sport Horse Podcast
• Presenting Sponsor: Equine High Performance Sports Group
• Guest: Imke Schlomer, Facebook
• YouTube Link: Ask the expert Imke Shlomer