21/02/2026
The Benefits of Riding uphill
✔ Walking and trotting uphill strengthens the back, hamstring and gluteal muscles that will then give more pushing power in your flatwork and jumping.
✔ Trotting uphill opens the shoulders and is great preparation for medium and extended trot as well as improving straightness and symmetrical development of muscles.
✔ Cantering uphill also has benefits. The thrust from both hindlegs created when you canter uphill develops jump and elastic recoil.
🔸To avoid placing too much strain on your horse’s body increase the frequency and steepness of the incline gradually. 🔸