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Here’s what you need to know to keep your dressage horse fit for his job.

Kim Herslow and Reno working out in the grass riding field.

Kim Herslow and Reno

By Kim Herslow
Apr 25, 2017

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst- arnd.nl The best way to modify a horse’s postural habits is to focus on activating a wide range of muscles.

Modifying Muscle Patterns to Build a Better Equine Athlete

By Jec A. Ballou
Aug 2, 2019

Credit: Lara Ceppi Your horse’s health and fitness play a critical role in his happiness and performance. Here, Lilly Simons rides Delila, a 15-year-old Oldenburg mare owned by Gayle Bontecou.

Horse Illnesses & Injuries

Rehabilitation Basics for the Dressage Horse

By Lilly Simons
Oct 27, 2017

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst- arnd.nl Conditioning should be a component of training for every performance horse.

Horse Conditioning

Components of Equine Fitness and Strength

By Mark T. Donaldson, VMD
Jun 7, 2017

Horse rolling in snow

Pam Stone's OTTB's rehab continues

By Pam Stone
Mar 2, 2017

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst - Arnd.nl Keeping a smart, talented horse happy and challenged is not easy. Varying routines with hacking, cavalletti work and even jumping can build strength and agility while keeping the horse eagerly engaged.

How Can I Keep My Dressage Horse Happy and Fit?

By Gigi Nutter
Mar 15, 2019

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Horse Conditioning

Easing Equine Aches with Liniment

Feb 13, 2017

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Horse Conditioning

The Proof Behind Horse Hair Analysis

By Sarah L. Ralston, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVN
Feb 13, 2017

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Horse Feed and Nutrition

Feeding for weight gain

By Dressage Today
Jun 7, 2018

Credit: Copyright, Arnd Bronkhorst - Arnd.nl Arena work is only about 20 percent of our entire training session. Though I may be on Parzival for an hour and a half, he gets a 20-minute walk and 20-minute cooldown. I start in the woods and warm up on the track first.

Adelinde Cornelissen: Horse and Rider Fitness for Dressage

By Adelinde Cornelissen
Jan 23, 2019

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