QuadX®

Equine Strength and Conditioning and Rehabilitation

Do you want to improve your horse/pony's way of going and performance and, more importantly, reduce your horse/pony's chance of injury?

QuadX® Equine Strength and Conditioning is a method which uses various frameworks and exercises (both static and dynamic) to strengthen and condition your horse/pony for ridden work.  The method can be integrated into your horse/pony's training programme to reduce the chance of injury and improve performance. 

The QuadX® Method has been devised by Katie Lawrence (who is a Veterinary Physiotherapist) following her many years of working in (and teaching) equine rehabilitation.  Using the current advances in equine science and equine rehabilitation, Katie has created a method which enables your horse/pony to undertake his/her own strength and conditioning journey.  

As a QuadX® Coach, I will carry out static and dynamic assessments with your horse/pony to identify your horse/pony's areas of weakness and/or movement irregularities / dysfunctions.  From there, I will develop an exercise plan specifically for your horse/pony, and will guide you through a tailored programme to help your horse/pony develop in the correct way.  Depending on your horse/pony's individual needs, you will have weekly/bi weekly sessions for 6/12 weeks or more, where I will carry out re-evaluations and develop the next stage of the plan.  

In addition to improving your horse/pony's way of going, performance, and reducing the chance of injury, the Method will also improve your horse/pony's ability to carry you.   Using a QuadX® Strength, Conditioning and Rehabiliation Coach will help you to develop a strong, flexible and happy horse. 

However, the work is down to you!  The success of the Strength and Conditioning programme will depend on you following the plan / the exercises set by your Coach which you will be required to undertake on a daily basis between sessions (the exercises, which will consist of both static and dynamic exercises, will take approximately 45 minutes each day).  Following the plan will enable your horse/pony to progress gradually and consistently.  There is no such thing as a "quick fix" when it comes to correct exercise for horses, but with patience and commitment it is possible to change your horse/pony's whole way of moving and give him/her the best possible chance of a happy, comfortable ridden life!

In addition, the QuadX® Method can be used in rehabilitation.  As an Equine Rehabilitation Therapist I specialise in equine rehabilitation and exercise prescription.  I will work within your vet's guidance to develop and deliver an advanced rehabilitation plan which is tailored specifically for your horse/pony (it's not 'one plan fits all'!).