Conditioning Young Equine Athletes
Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD
May 21, 2024
Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.
Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.
How to help performance horses of all types reach peak fitness.
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Dr. Andrew van Eps gives his advice for returning a previously laminitic horse to movement and exercise slowly.
Controlled exercise, as discussed with your veterinarian, can be part of a successful rehabilitation program.
Here’s what to know about horse inspections, which are designed to evaluate the horse’s fitness to compete.
Measure and understand your horse’s unique exercise heat patterns so you can promote recovery and prevent heat stroke.
Researchers: Understanding the impact of early exercise on growing horses could help prevent bone fractures in the future.
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