How to Safely Pull Your Horse Up at the End of Cross Country

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No matter what level you compete at, there is a good chance that when you finish your cross country round, your horse's muscles are at least somewhat fatigued. And whenever a horse is running with fatigued muscles, their tendons and ligaments do more work - making them more prone to injury. So you need to be very careful as you pull up from your run, to avoid doing any damage to your horse. Here's how to pull up as safe as possible after crossing the finish line: