Hypermobility can cause a lot of problems in the rider as well. If you’re on the flexible side, never ignore back pain, even if it’s mild.

Hypermobility is a very widespread problem in the modern horse world. It comes with a host of health problems, which is why we need to do everything we can in terms of injury prevention.

Most modern sports horses are hypermobile, meaning that their joints have an excessive range of motion. While big movement might seem impressive, it can cause a lot of issues down the road.