Build a Stronger, Better-Balanced Horse
Build a Stronger, Better-Balanced Horse
with Sue Palmer, Abi Pass, Kate Sandel and Gillian Higgins
A curated mini-magazine on building strength, balance, coordination and healthy posture, with practical ideas to support your horse from the ground up.
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Description
Strength is not simply about having bigger muscles, and balance is not something we can achieve by holding a horse in a shape. A stronger, better-balanced horse is one who can organise their body efficiently, move with coordination and cope comfortably with the demands we place on them.
This mini-magazine brings together five original Intelligent Horsemanship Magazine articles exploring the building blocks of healthy movement. From stretching and proprioception to posture, muscle chains and balance, the collection encourages us to look at the horse as a whole rather than chasing a fashionable outline or a quick physical fix.
Sue Palmer explains how thoughtful stretching can support comfort and help owners notice changes early. Abi Pass explores proprioception, balance and coordination. Kate Sandel considers why balance matters so much to horses, while Gillian Higgins looks at what real strength means and offers a practical framework for assessing and improving posture.
A useful collection for anyone wanting to help their horse move more freely, become more capable in their work and enjoy a longer, healthier working life.
Included articles
- Stretching Your Horse: Keeping Your Equine Friend Happy & Healthy by Sue Palmer
IH Magazine, Winter 2023, pages 17–19 - Proprioception: The Importance of Training Balance & Coordination in Your Horse by Abi Pass
IH Magazine, Winter 2023, pages 26–29 - Balance: Why Does It Matter to Your Horse? by Kate Sandel
IH Magazine, Spring & Summer 2025, pages 24–25 - Horse Power: What Does a Strong Horse Really Look Like? by Gillian Higgins
IH Magazine, Autumn & Winter 2025, pages 41–43 - A Practical 4-Part System for Assessing & Improving Your Horse’s Posture by Gillian Higgins
IH Magazine, Spring & Summer 2026, pages 23–25
