Benefits of “Tapering” in Athletic Horses Studied
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
July 2, 2012
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
Attendees discussed the horse’s overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.
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Researchers determined that few injuries occur to horses during treadmill exercise.
The second year of a horse’s life brings significant changes not only in his development, but also in his use. Lanky yearlings, though perhaps still hip-or- wither- high, broaden and become more proportional.
Learn about how your horse’s body adapts to exercise and how to optimize his fitness.
In movies it is not unusual to see a cowboy ride his horse forever, through all types of weather and terrain; in reality, horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform as needed. “The general design of an equine conditioning
Springtime heralds the beginning of warm, sunny days and the start of the competition season. As you plan your spring and summer training schedule, however, keep in mind that your horse’s body will need time to adjust to new demands.
Abnormalities in the throats of yearling racehorses will negatively impact the horses’ athletic potential, making careful evaluation of these structures an important part of the prepurchase examination.
“Veterinarians routin
Preliminary results from research suggest you can strengthen your horse’s core muscles to help him be healthier, no matter his job in life.
Researchers from the United Kingdom recently embarked on an 18-month exercise study to determine why the equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is more prone to injury than the various other tendons located in the distal (lower) part of
Does the fact that cutting horses are started so young have any effect on their future soundness? Is it best to wait another year before starting them in training?
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