Most horses never learn how to use their core truly.

They brace. They hollow. They lose balance. .

This book changes that, safely, gently, and permanently.

What’s Inside:

  • to assess your horse’s current posture and core strength

  • to tailor every exercise to your horse’s needs

  • grounded in classical dressage

  • to help you feel the changes as they happen

  • based on your horse’s specific asymmetry and restrictions

  • written in plain language with expert depth

You can’t rush a spine. You have to teach it how to realign.

Unlike stretching routines or muscle-building workouts, Core Conditioning teaches your horse’s deep stabilising system to carry themselves correctly in motion, in rhythm, and without pain.

  • Developed over decades of elite-level training, rehab work, and classical instruction

  • Used by chiropractors, rehab specialists, FEI riders, and ethical amateurs

  • Safe for horses with kissing spine, SI dysfunction, or “stuck” posture

  • Designed to be simple, progressive and easily implemented by both the owner and the horse

Whether you rehab your horse pre-surgery or post-surgery, retraining your horse's posture is the most effective and permanent solution to address the underlying cause and restore the horse to its full performance and quality of life.

Dr. Juliette Matis

“This book is a must read for every horse rider! In his book, Simon Cocozza expertly offers riders a simple, easy-to-understand anatomical and biomechanical approach to conditioning the core of a horse, which allows the horse freedom of movement to improve agility, flexibility and strength. My Hanoverian mare, Grace, loves these yoga-inspired exercises, because she is able to stretch and relax, relieve her tightness, improve her balance, and tone her core muscles. I have been using these warm-up exercises over the past few days, and I can already see an improvement in her performance. She is easier to ride, and seems generally happier in the ring. I, in turn, feel more centered and balanced on Grace, and a bit more confident in my riding skills. It's a win-win for both of us!

Thank you, Simon for a great, practical guide to a well-researched pathway to a better conditioned horse, and a much better riding experience!”


Jenkins

“Just love this book...the author has such insight into how we can gauge how our horse feels and this book is very modern, inspiring and humerous in that it's not too technical with beautiful pictures and meaningful quotes on each page which is a wonderful touch, so many equestrian books are pages and pages of words which I find hard to read through without losing interest. Love the yoga-inspired exercises, pure genius. This book holds the reader's interest throughout.. my horse is already feeling more supple and flexible.a great book!”