Rehabilitation
After treatment, the horse must go through rehabilitation to ensure it uses its muscles biomechanically correctly.
Owners are often instructed in specific exercises, and depending on the horse’s condition, an individualized rehabilitation plan is created.
Many skip this phase, perhaps finding it tedious, but its importance cannot be overstated.
Recurring injuries often occur because the horse was not properly rehabilitated before returning to normal training.
The horse’s body is a living system that has been functioning abnormally for some time — it takes time and consistency to rebuild correct function and strength.After all, it’s not just like changing a tire.