HIP Stretching Wheel - Online Course with Mag. Michael Estermann
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✔ Promotes a healthy arch bridge
✔ Targeted fascia stimulation
✔ Developed by veterinarian Mag. Estermann
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Includes an online video guide worth €199!
Access details will be sent by email after purchase.
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Only a few left in stock
✔ Promotes a healthy arch bridge
✔ Targeted fascia stimulation
✔ Developed by veterinarian Mag. Estermann
Limited Offer
Includes an online video guide worth €199!
Access details will be sent by email after purchase.
Only a few left in stock
✔ Promotes a healthy arch bridge
✔ Targeted fascia stimulation
✔ Developed by veterinarian Mag. Estermann
Limited Offer
Includes an online video guide worth €199!
Access details will be sent by email after purchase.
❌ The Problem
Back problems are sadly a reality for many horses today. Shortened muscles, tense fascia, and a sagging back – the so-called suspension bridge – have become the everyday condition of many horses.
- ❗ Irregular rhythm, resistance, and rideability issues
- ❗ Muscle tension, kissing spines, lameness
- ❗ Compensation instead of healthy movement
👉 A lack of functional alignment of the spine – not an “arched bridge”, but muscular imbalance.
No more tension, poor posture and loss of performance!
Many horses today suffer silently from tension, back pain and poor posture.
A sagging chest, a stiff back, a flat pelvis, or stretched hindquarters lead to unrideability, irregular gait , resistance when riding, or even lameness . The cause usually lies in a disturbed interaction between muscles, joints, and movement habits – often due to incorrect training, old patterns, or protective postures.
The HIP-Star stretching wheel gently helps your horse regain its natural, healthy posture . It specifically activates the back and abdominal muscles, promotes posture and relaxation—and noticeably brings your horse into balance.
Discover natural freedom of movement for your horse
With the HIP-Star stretching wheel, you can help your horse gently release tension and find a healthy, self-supporting posture . This unique training tool was developed in collaboration with veterinarians and allows the horse to specifically straighten its ribcage and pelvis.
By specifically activating the back and abdominal muscles, not only is mobility improved, but also carrying capacity and balance are strengthened. The result: a relaxed back, a free hindquarters, and a horse that moves visibly more comfortably.
Application in 4 Steps
1. Activate the Chest
Apply the wheel beneath the shoulder blade in a rolling motion – encourages the lifting of the chest and rounds the back.
2. Relax the Neck
Gently stroke along the lower base of the neck – helps the horse to release tension and let the neck drop naturally.
3. Tilt the Pelvis
Roll downwards over the croup – activates the hindquarters and promotes pelvic movement.
4. Integrate
After application, walk or lunge the horse loosely for 1–2 minutes – allowing it to store and embody the new body feeling.
Made in Austria
Developed by veterinarian Mag. Michael Estermann
The HIP-Star stretching wheel was developed in collaboration with Michael Estermann, an experienced veterinarian specializing in equine movement problems. Through his many years of working with sport and leisure horses, he knows how crucial healthy posture is for performance, well-being, and longevity.
Based on this expertise, the stretching wheel was designed to enable natural straightening and muscle activation through targeted stimulation – gently, effectively, and sustainably. Developed with veterinary expertise, it's made for your horse's long-term health.
HIP Star Stretching Wheels – Application Videos
What are the HIP Stretching Wheels used for?
Why the HIP Stretching Wheels?
Frequently Asked Questions
The HIP-Star stretching wheels are a specially developed training tool for horses that uses gentle stimulation to relieve tension and promote healthy posture. They were developed in collaboration with veterinarian Michael Estermann.
They are suitable for leisure and sport horses of all breeds and training levels – especially for those with back problems, poor posture or after long breaks in training.
Tension, blockages, carrying exhaustion, swaybacks, kissing spines, arthrosis of the vertebral joints, steep or flat pelvic position, stretched hindquarters, irregularities in gait, unrideability and many other posture issues.
Depending on your fitness level, use 2–5 times per week—even a few minutes per session can produce a noticeable effect. Ideal before riding, for exercise, or as part of your physiotherapy routine.
No – the application is simple and safe, provided it is performed as described. The technique is deliberately gentle, without force or pressure. Instructions are available as a video and in the Academy.
Yes – they were developed in close collaboration with veterinarian Mag. Estermann and are based on many years of experience in equine therapy.
Yes – when you purchase the stretching wheels, you receive exclusive access to the online course with all the application steps, tips, and background information. Additional courses are available in the B4A Academy.