Activate Your HOrse's Core : Unmounted Exercises for Dynamic Mobility, Strength and Balance by Narelle C. Stubbs and Hilary M. Clayton (2008-05-03)

People think it’s pricey for its size but it’s laminated and expensive to produce. My chiropractor recommended it for rehab. Some of the exercises r the simple carrot stretches, etc that u know. But the book explains the specific purpose, effect, pitfalls and how to execute w details on anatomy and process. If that’s how your brain works, it’s a brilliant, educational book.

Dr Clayton and Dr. Stubbs are leaders in their fields. This book is one of a kind. Love that it has plastic pages, is small enough to keep in my grooming bag, and is spiral bound. It may seem expensive at first, but don't forget that it comes with a VERY comprehensive DVD that has over an hour of footage walking you through each exercise. Excellent knowledge to have whether you have an upper level performance horse, or you just pleasure ride - core strength will benefit your horse and your riding no matter what you do together!

I loved the information and the pictures in the book. It us easy to follow and has done a lot for my horses top line and core. The only disappointment was that the accompanying DVD did not work well. It stopped and jumped to where it was frustrating to watch. I tried to clean it but that did not resolve it.

Perfect for post colic OP, Thank you, Helped My horse recover in half the time

This is a pamphlet more than a book; its only 32 pages! Its information that horse owners have known for years, such as: move a carrot between the horse's legs so that he can stretch. Yes, we know. The only "new" info was the name of the muscle groups the horse is stretching. I think for $56, I would've received a much more in depth resource than this! It does include a DVD, which I didn't bother to watch. I assume its the authors' luring a horse's head around into "different positions" with a treat (see book pics). Returning it!

Great exercises but it’s a little pricey for what it is. I do like the book material is plastic which is great at the barn. I’d prefer the DVD be offered digitally instead. I have no way to play it.

A good book with some well illustrated images and descriptions which help demonstrate how to do the exercises with your horse. Clear and simple - although my horse isn't keen on the abdominal lifts - she prefers to send a hoof in my direction than tighten these muscles. Would be helpful to have some guidance on how to encourage the horse to do each move if they resist. The book comes with a CD and is laminated which is perfect for use at the stables. A well thought out piece of literature that I think could benefit many horses if the exercises are practised regularly. It was however quite expensive to purchase.

Great product with awesome video. Used this system to treat a horse with a back injury and underlying scoliosis and it worked great! Totally effective delivery method and the video is well worth the added money.

great product

Dr H Clayton has done research on the effectiveness of the exercises described and demonstrated in the video.this is a very complete and well written short little book plus a dvd , for indeed more money than you'd expect for a thin booklet but the pricing is more to be considered in comparison with onsite trainings . producing video material is very expensive, two authors have been involved , this is a niche market. The booklet plus dvd is worth every peny, as the exercises are highly relevant both for prevention and rehab purposes as well as helping horses reach the level of balance and symetry etc required for advanced level dressage etc. i've bought a second one which i offered

Fabulous info

I thought this was a big in depth book for the price but it’s tiny and looks like it’s been cobbled together by a student with a ring binder. It has a dvd but nobody watches those any more. The exercises are ok but nothing you couldn’t get for free on YouTube.

Very helpful book, from an evidence-based perspective.