Poll Recap: Winter Fitness

Readers use a combination of methods to keep their horses moving and fit during the winter.
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In last week’s poll, we asked our readers how they exercise their horses during the winter months. More than 900 readers responded, and we’ve tallied the results

Of the 905 voters, 301 individuals (33%) said their horses get exercise while staying out on pasture all winter long, while 211 voters (23%) said their horses get exercise via daily turnout. Another 189 readers (21%) keep their horses in full training during the winter, while an additional 175 voters (19%) said they ride their horses lightly during the winter. Only 29 individuals (3%) indicated they exercise their horses by hand walking or longeing during the cold weather.

Poll Results

 Additionally, 137 readers commented about their horse’s winter exercise routine: 

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Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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