At the top of every equine-athlete owner’s wish list is a sound, healthy, and happy horse. And while veterinarians are well-versed in how to help keep these performance horses going, there are management techniques and training protocols owners can employ to give their animals that extra edge. Here are 10 resources on maintaining and optimizing performance-horse health available for free on TheHorse.com.

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ARTICLE: Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse From the start of his career to the end, an equine athlete is constantly exposed to stressors that could negatively impact his health, including strenuous exercise and long-distance travel. But starting even before you purchase your next sport horse, you can start taking steps to ensure he has a long and healthy career. Read More

FACT SHEET: Feeding Performance Horses Optimal nutrition is essential for working horses to perform to their potential. All horses need a balanced daily ration consisting of six things: water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. For performance horses, “energy” is widely considered the most important part of the diet. Learn about some key factors important to performance horse nutrition.

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