Horse exercises to build topline

You can use lunging exercises to build your horse's topline, but there is much more inside this process, especially nutrition.

Many horses are not kept in consistent work over winter. This, of course, leads to a lack of fitness and muscle tone that must be taken into account when starting work again. It is vitally important to take thing slowly when conditioning your horse. Rushing will only result in injuries...

To build up muscle, establishing a strong topline is vital. Here are some tips on how to develop a strong topline in your horse.

ContentsWhat does Topline mean?Feeding for a good Topline11 Ways to Build a Strong ToplineConclusion What does Topline mean? The topline of the horse is a reference to the muscle groups which run along either side and over the top of the horse’s spine and on some of which the rider ... Read More

by Nicole Fava A muscular horse is not just good looking . . . he's also strong and able to hold up to the demands of competition. When I’m building up muscle in a horse, I pay extra attention to his topline. A "topline" is essentially the group of muscles

Try this quick exercise to boost your control while encouraging forward motion.

BY DR. NANCY NICHOLSON Introduction and Background A top line outline is one of the first things we notice about our horses. They literally carry themselves with its ligaments and other connective tissues. Directly under the saddle are located major muscles that move all four legs and even control bending. Special connective deep fascia tissues link…

A strong topline is essential for strength and optimum performance in your horse. Learn how to assess and build your horse’s topline muscles.