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By Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Apr 12, 2017
How to help endurance horses, venters, racehorses, or Western performance horses reach peak fitness
That competitive edge. It might look different for different disciplines, but this intangible has its roots in the same concept: conditioning. In short, conditioning develops the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiovascular systems so they can perform athletic endeavors with the greatest efficiency and the least stress on the body.
In this article we’ll learn how riders from different disciplines condition their horses. While there is no magic recipe fit for all equestrian sports, the basic principles of conditioning remain the same across the board...
The Basics
To get fit for competition, your horse needs to be “legged up,” which entails preparing the musculoskeletal system to withstand a certain amount of impact, speed, and duration of work...
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http://www.thehorse.com/articles/39051/condition-your-horse-like-a-pro
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