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Horse Conditioning - A Look at the Show Jumper
by Mark Sellers
April 14, 2017 12:50
Learn how the rules for show jumping have evolved and how conditioning a horse to meet the strenuous demands of this sport leads to the necessary explosive …
Passive Stretching in the Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 14, 2017 12:59
Learn how passive stretches differ from active stretches and what you should know before trying passive stretching techniques on your horse …
Trail Riding Conditioning for Horse and Rider
by Katie Navarra
April 15, 2017 13:52
Learn about the importance of conditioning for both horse and rider in preparing for trail rides whether they be purely recreational, a break from training, or …
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 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 …
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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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