PROPRIOCEPTION – Is It Important To Training Better Balance & Coordination In Your Horse?
Proprioception – Is It Important To Training Better Balance & Coordination In Your Horse?
with Abi Pass
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If you’ve ever wondered why some horses glide across uneven ground while others trip on flat footing, this piece by veterinary physiotherapist Abi Pass is worth your full attention. It explores the hidden system that keeps your horse balanced — proprioception — “the body’s innate awareness of its own positioning in relation to the environment around it.”
Abi unpacks how this subtle sense works, why so many modern horses have underdeveloped proprioception, and how to build it back up through practical groundwork and varied terrain. From scattered poles to balance pads, she shows that by training proprioception, we’re not just refining movement — we’re protecting horses from injury and giving them the confidence to move with ease.
