Michelle Method

Michelle Method Stronger topline. Better movement. Happier horse.
💪 I help horses build a strong, healthy topline. Ready for a stronger topline?
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01/15/2026

Check out episode 19! Where I speak with an animal communicator (Taylor) and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask! Comment “PODCAST” and I will send you the link!

01/14/2026

He was built for speed walking 🏎️ I cant keep up

01/13/2026

Watch more videos like this on my YouTube channel! Comment “YOUTUBE” below and I will send you the link! 👇👇

01/13/2026

Just a gelding being a gelding 🤣

01/12/2026

What other workouts do you guys want to see?

01/10/2026

Have you ever tried this one ?? 😏

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01/09/2026

Walking circles on an incline is one of those deceptively simple exercises that does a lot under the hood.

Strength
The incline asks the horse to work against gravity, which automatically increases muscular demand without speed or impact. The circle adds asymmetry, so each limb has a slightly different job.
• Hindquarters work harder to push and stabilize, especially the inside hind, which has to step more under the body.
• Glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, and deep hip stabilizers are heavily involved.
• The topline, particularly the thoracic sling and abdominal muscles, has to stay active to prevent the horse from falling onto the forehand or bracing downhill.

Proprioception
Because the ground is sloped and curved, the horse can’t move on autopilot. Every step requires adjustment.
• Joint position awareness improves as the horse constantly recalibrates foot placement.
• The horse learns where its body is in space while managing uneven loading from inside vs outside limbs.
• This is especially valuable for horses that are clumsy, delayed behind, or disconnect through the trunk.

Balance and coordination
The circle challenges lateral balance while the incline challenges longitudinal balance. Together, they encourage true whole-body organization.
• The horse has to control momentum rather than let gravity do the work.
• It promotes even weight distribution through all four limbs instead of dumping onto one shoulder or rushing with the hind end.
• The nervous system learns how to stabilize through slow, controlled movement, which carries over beautifully to straight lines, transitions, and eventually more dynamic work.

The key is slow and deliberate. Think quality steps, not mileage. Done correctly, this exercise builds resilient strength and body awareness without joint stress, which is why it fits so well early in conditioning or during rehab phases.

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01/08/2026

I think Chili likes belly lifts 🤔🤣

01/07/2026

Your horse is waiting for the version of you that doesn’t give up 💪

01/06/2026

Watch more videos like this on my YouTube channel! Comment “YOUTUBE” and I will send you the link!

01/06/2026

Just a nibble 😋

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