Each equine sport affects the equine athlete in a different way. For the Dressage horse some of those elements include the sitting trot, weight being shifted to the hind end, exaggerated joint flexion, increased impulsion, extended gaits and collection. Each of these elements affects the muscles and joints in a different way than other sports. A Professional Body worker will be able to target these muscle groups and help to provide soft tissue relief to your horse.
Muscle groups that are important to address in the Dressage Horse include:
Gluteal muscles, Quadriceps and Hamstrings
Paraspinal muscles including the Spinalis
Muscles associated with the Psoas muscle groups
Loin and Abdomen muscles
Extrinsic muscles of the forelimb
Shoulder, Carpal and digital limb extensors