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How to perform the Sternum Lift Exercise with your horse

Sternum Lift Exercise Tips and benefits: • This is an ‘active’ stretch • Apply pressure very gently, only increasing if your horse does not react to lighter pressure • Repeat up to 5 times • Stimulates the thoracic sling muscles (shoulder girdle) • Stimulates the abdominal muscles • Improves suppleness and flexibility of the back • Encourages flexion of the thoracic spine • Assists in improving posture and core strength • Creates flexion through the back, separating the bony protrusions of the spine Before trying this exercise: • Please only perform stretches and mobilisations with your horse when they are warm (after exercise or after a 10 minute brisk walk) • Always perform the exercises in a safe environment on an even surface with good footing, do not attempt if your horse is likely to kick • Never force the horse beyond their comfortable range of motion (ROM), stay within your horse’s current capabilities and work to increase this over time • Repeat the exercise evenly on both sides • Be mindful of your own posture when mobilising your horse to prevent straining your back • If your horse has any of the following conditions you should not attempt this technique with your horse and if you haven’t already done so please contact your vet: (Discharge/Mucous from the eyes or nose, Laboured Respiration, A wound that is less than 7 days old, Colic, Cushings, Laminitis, A Neural Disease e.g Tetanus, Neuralgia, An Infectious Disease e.g Strangles, Equine influenza, Herpes, Pneumonia) • If you horse has a previous tendon or ligament injury or has arthritis please check with your vet or therapist that this exercise is suitable for your horse. If you have enjoyed this video please visit my website for more exercises to try with your horse www.jessicalimpkin.co.uk/equine-massage-homework