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  • The strength and flexibility of a horse involved in Dressage

    Dynamic Mobilization Exercises for Horses

    Learn how dynamic mobilization exercises activate and strengthen the horse's muscles for increased strength and flexibility.

  • Cutting horse shows the benefits of interval training.

    Interval Training For Explosive Horse Power

    Read to learn why horsemen often use the technique called "interval training" to help provide a winning edge in equine performance.

  • Horse actively stretching in a pasture.

    Passive Stretching in the Horse

    Learn how passive stretches differ from active stretches and what you should know before trying passive stretching techniques on your horse.

  • Show Jumper - A superb horse athlete

    Horse Conditioning - A Look at the Show Jumper

    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 power and endurance.

  • A healthy horse in training.

    Nutritional Demands of Horses in Training

    Learn how and why your horse's feeding and watering regime needs to change as its energy requirements grow due to a heavier workload and the metabolic changes in the way the horse's body uses nutrients.

  • Horse and rider on endurance ride.

    Equine Strength Training

    Learn the 3 major training goals for your horse and how riding up and down hills and walking through water will help condition your horse in all three areas.

  • The many benefits of a consistent daily workout.

    Your Horse's Daily Workout

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

  • Improving your horse's fitness and coordination

    Effects of Equine Conditioning

    Learn how your horse's body adapts to the challenges of conditioning with incremental increases in intensity and duration, and how the horse's fitness and coordination improve in the process.

  • Individual responses to conditioning differ based on genetics, age, and previous activity level.

    Equine Conditioning Principles

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

  • Horse physiology as it relates to physical conditioning and well-being.

    Equine Fitness and Physiology

    Learn about the five major physiological systems of your horse that will strengthen as a result of physical conditioning and how that will contribute to its well being and help prevent injuries.

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