Carrot Stretches for Horses

Updated April 12, 2024

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Gray consults Dr. Hilary Clayton, the author of “Activate Your Horse’s Core”, to talk about the benefits of carrot stretches with your horse. SmartPaker Dan is surprised to learn what carrot stretches really do for your horse, and Dr. Gray shares a couple ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to performing these exercises with your horse.


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