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How to Measure Your Horse's Fitness using a Heart Monitor
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 14:55
Learn why measuring your horse's fitness using a heart monitor is important and how to use the information as a benchmark as fitness increases by keeping good …
Dynamic Mobilization Exercises for Horses
by Dr. Hilary Clayton
April 14, 2017 15:48
Learn how dynamic mobilization exercises activate and strengthen the horse's muscles for increased strength and flexibility …
Training and Conditioning Your Equine Athlete
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 15, 2017 14:00
Active horses benefit from a structured program to get and keep them into good condition. Learn the basics in this article by Dr. Eldridge …
Conditioning a Horse for Work after a Layoff
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 5, 2019 09:50
Gradual conditioning enables the horse's body to adapt and develop the ability to handle more work without pushing him too far at once …
Conditioning the Young Green Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
February 16, 2020 19:33
Every green horse needs a gradually-increasing fitness program to bring heart, lungs, muscles, tendons and joints to optimum strength before long rides or …
fit·ness
/ˈfitnəs/
noun
- the condition of being physicall fit and healthy.
- the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular task or role.
- an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
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