Horse Conditioning

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

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Help Your Horse Recover From Intense Work

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

Kim Herslow and Reno

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

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.

Rehabilitation Basics for the Dressage Horse

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

Components of Equine Fitness and Strength

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Pam Stone's OTTB's rehab continues

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?

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Easing Equine Aches with Liniment

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The Proof Behind Horse Hair Analysis

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Feeding for weight gain

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