Ride Horses Better: Improve Equestrian Performance and Prevent Injury
By Dr. Chad Laurence
Rev up your engines, with horsepower, that is! Equestrian events are here! Whether a hack, jump, race, or show, you may find that pain, muscle spasms, and imbalance prevent personal best performance when riding. Pain in the lower back, neck, hips, shoulders, knees, and wrists often sidelines riders and can limit participation in the equestrian activities they enjoy. Research indicates that tens of thousands of people are hurt riding horses each year. Often, their conditions are the result of not only traumas and falls, but also abnormal spinal structure.
