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PILATES


PILATES FOR POSTURE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH 2


By Gillian Higgins


R 26


egular stretchand strengthening exercisesare extremely beneficial for the horse.Theyhelpmaintain stability, postureand balance, cancontributeto


moreeffective training, improve performanceand help reducethe risk of injury.Pilates exercisesare also useful as part of arehabilitation programme. Following the interestinthe November issue, this article looks at the benefitoftail exercises.


WordofWarning:Donotattempt theseexercisesunlessyouare confidentyourhorsewillnotkick!


WHY USE THE HORSES TAIL IN PILATES EXERCISES?


The horse’stail is an extensionofthe spine. So,using the tail in exercisesnot only affects the tail itself but also the spine all the way forward. This of course,includesthe back. Using the tail can:- •Stretch the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligamentsand connectivetissues within and surrounding the spine


•Haveaninfluenceonthe horse’sbalance FEBRUARY/MARCH2021


and centre of mass, therebystimulating recruitment of core postural muscles


•Encourage relaxation within the spine •Help with realignment of the spine •Haveaninfluence on spinal nerves.


ANATOMY OF THE TAIL


Thereare between 18 and 22 tail vertebrae.These aresometimescalled caudal or coccygealvertebrae. The tail vertebrae themselves startatthe end of the sacrum. The firstthree vertebrae areactually within the hindquarters. The remaindercontinue to the end of the dock. The vertebradecrease


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