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Making your horse reach down to the ground, high up in the air, or around to the side of its hip for a favorite treat is what's known as "carrot stretches." These stretches are extremely useful for all horses in suppling & limbering muscles that are infrequently used. This will improve lateral flexibility in the neck and shoulder muscles.