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Conditioning Horses

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Feeding the Young Horse in Training
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Jul 27, 2022
Young horses in work have different nutritional needs than their adult counterparts.
Read MoreConditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
by Samantha Steelman, PhD | Feb 11, 2022
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
Read MoreConditioning Young Equine Athletes
by Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD | Feb 8, 2022
Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.
Read MoreEquine OCD: Harmless Bone Lesion or Permanent Problem?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 18, 2020
Leading researchers from around the world share their findings on this common joint disease of young horses.
Read MoreYoung Horse Growth and Development
by Michelle Anderson | Nov 14, 2019
Do you have a young horse in your life? Learn about young horse growth, development, exercise, and nutrition during this Q&A.
Read MoreConditioning Horses in Fall and Winter
by Samantha Steelman, PhD | Nov 9, 2019
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Read MoreBack to Work: Transitioning Horses Into an Exercise Program Safely
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 2, 2019
Taking a horse from a sedentary state to active working fitness can be a form of rehabilitation. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all program. Learn how to safely transition your horse into an exercise program.
Read MoreManaging Club Feet in Adolescent Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 7, 2019
Recognizing and treating club feet in young horses can help them succeed in their intended discipline and, ultimately, prevent lifelong hoof complications.
Read MoreHow Young is Too Young to Start a Horse Under Saddle?
by W. Wesley Sutter DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS | Jan 16, 2019
The best age for horse to start training is highly debated. An equine surgeon offers advice.
Read MoreSafe Longeing for Horse Health
by Jennifer O. Bryant | Sep 23, 2018
This common exercise modality can be surprisingly risky; learn how to keep your horse—and yourself—safe.
Read MoreConditioning Young Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 12, 2018
If we use good sense in managing our youngsters, we can help protect their musculoskeletal systems over the long term with proper exercise. And that can help keep athletes healthier and prevent layups during their athletic careers.
Read MoreHealth Care for English Sport Horses
by Tracy Gantz | Sep 5, 2018
Good footing, proper conditioning, balanced nutrition, and careful attention to joints and soft tissues are key to maintaining eventers, hunter/jumpers, and dressage horses.
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