Prehab vs. Rehab

prehabilitation (prehab) - proactive process of improving strength, mobility, balance and body awareness with the goal of reducing injury risk, improving performance and supporting long term soundness.

rehabilitation (rehab) - reactive process to recover function after an injury or medical intervention.

When we invest in mobility, balance, and body awareness before pain shows up, we give the horse the best chance to move freely, perform confidently, and stay comfortable long-term.

Better performance starts with a proactive mindset:

• Listen early

• Support often

• Maintain consistently

To prehab a horse means actively preparing their body through the use of targeted exercises, bodywork and thoughtful management practices for the demands of work before soreness, restriction, or injury appear.

Through intentional mobility, strengthening, and movement pattern support, we prehab joints, muscles, and fascia to handle load more efficiently.

When we prehab consistently, we reduce compensation, support soundness, and make equine bodywork more effective and longer lasting for happier, healthier horses.

This year, let’s prevent problems instead of fixing them