Cool Down
Cool Down
Purpose
allow horse / rider safely recover from exertion of exercise
prevent sore / pulled muscles
remove heat from muscles / core
return to normal pulse / respiration / body temp
reduce chance of inflammation
cool out horse if sweaty
Description
walk on long rein
active walk
at least 10 min (depends on weather/fitness level/how demanding working session was)
allow horse to relax
“reverse of warm up”
