Prehabilitation—or “pre-hab”—is proactive care for your horse’s body before injury or surgery ever happens. In the same way athletes train to stay ahead of breakdowns, equine prehabilitation builds strength, balance, and flexibility long before recovery is needed.
Prehabilitation means conditioning the horse’s muscles, joints, and movement patterns to reduce injury risk and improve recovery. It focuses on stability, mobility, balance, and conditioning before problems appear.
Foundational movement starts from the ground up. Consistent hoof hygiene and care routines support balance, loading patterns, and long-term soundness.
Identify asymmetries, soreness, or restricted motion. Establish a clear starting point.
Use dynamic stretching, pole work, and lateral exercises to keep joints moving freely.
Hill work, backing, and core activation build durable support systems.
Terrain changes and transitions improve proprioception and movement efficiency.
Progressive conditioning prepares the body for work without overload.
Start small and stay consistent. Even five minutes of focused mobility or balance work before riding can make a meaningful difference over time.
Explore Draw It Out® Liniment CollectionPrehabilitation is proactive. Rehabilitation is reactive. Together they create a full care cycle.
Yes. Senior horses benefit greatly from gentle mobility and stability work.
Three to five sessions per week works well for most horses.
Topical care like MasterMudd™ EquiBrace and Draw It Out® 16oz Liniment Gel help maintain comfort during conditioning.
Prehabilitation is the foundation of durable performance. When paired with sound training, recovery practices, and consistent hoof care, it’s how you build horses that last.
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