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How to Measure Your Horse's Fitness using a Heart Monitor

EquiMed Staff

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 …

Fitness And Conditioning

Equine Conditioning Principles

EquiMed Staff

Equine Conditioning Principles

by EquiMed Staff

April 13, 2017 16:09

Learn how to achieve a conditioning and training effect by gradually increasing workload and determining an appropriate diet while considering your horse's …

Fitness And Conditioning

Your Horse's Daily Workout

EquiMed Staff

Your Horse's Daily Workout

by EquiMed Staff

April 13, 2017 16:38

Learn the 10 reasons a daily workout is important and how to get started …

Fitness And Conditioning

Somber Statistics about Equine-Related Head Injuries

EquiMed Staff

Somber Statistics about Equine-Related Head Injuries

by EquiMed Staff

September 12, 2018 09:14

Few equestrians have had a career riding without suffering from injuries, some serious. Learn more about equine-related injuries and why helmets are protective …

Fitness Tip

Conditioning helps strengthen the upper airways of the horse (nostrils, pharynx and larynx). Horses that have a slight respiratory noise at the beginning of conditioning often lose it as they get fitter.

Fitness And Conditioning

Dynamic Mobilization Exercises for Horses

Dr. Hilary Clayton

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 …

fit·ness
/ˈfitnəs/
noun
  1. the condition of being physicall fit and healthy.
  2. the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular task or role.
  3. an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
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