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THE TOPLINE

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY JOAN WILLIAMS

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY JOAN WILLIAMS

By JOAN WILLIAMS – Developing your horses topline is an important part of keeping him healthy sound and strong.   There are many exercises both on and off your horse you […]

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN

By  CHRISTINE RIVLIN  – The first way would be through correct riding. Making sure the horse has a correct connection through the bridle and is using the muscles through the […]

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HORSE’S TOPLINE?  ANSWERED BY JEC A. BALLOU

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HORSE’S TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY JEC A. BALLOU

By JEC ARISTOTLE BALLOU  – To improve the horse’s topline, you must strengthen the horse’s bottom line. As the horse’s bottom line strengthens, a series of postural changes results, namely […]

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY CYNTHIA HODGES

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY CYNTHIA HODGES

  By CYNTHIA HODGES  – If a horse has a low, weak back, the rider can improve his topline by combining exercises that will strengthen the muscles in the back and then […]

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