Trainer: Josefa Sommer
Length: 10:34 Minutes

How to soften your horse’s poll and jaw

Whenever our horse shows problems in the connection to the rider’s hand, we should consider to check the poll and jaw. Also, a visit by the dentist can cause problems or tensions in that area. Josefa shows us a few simple tricks, to relax our horses take away little blockades. 

Josefa Sommer is a successful eventer and runs a therapy center for horses. She is a physical therapist for horses and humans and shows us helpful and simple massage techniques, which help our horses to relax. 
The shown exercises do not replace a professional physical therapy! Whenever the horse shows pain or is reluctant, you should contact a physical therapist or your vet.

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