Conditioning for Competition
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Researchers Evaluate Overtraining's Effects on Horses
Researchers developing a test to identify overtraining learned the practice has negative effects on horses.
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How To: Condition Your Horse for Summer Riding
Dr. Erica McKenzie shares how to get your horse into riding shape after a winter's rest.
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Caring for the Disciplines: Racing
It takes careful conditioning and management to keep any racehorse in tip-top shape.
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Article
Researchers Evaluate Overtraining's Effects on Horses
May 31, 2013
Researchers developing a test to identify overtraining learned the practice has negative effects on horses.... Read More
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How To: Condition Your Horse for Summer Riding
May 24, 2013
Dr. Erica McKenzie shares how to get your horse into riding shape after a winter's rest.... Read More
Article
Caring for the Disciplines: Racing
May 04, 2013
It takes careful conditioning and management to keep any racehorse in tip-top shape.... Read More
Article
Study: Condition the Genes and the Horse for Competition
February 11, 2013
Researchers suggest horse genes need to prepare for high performance-associated stress.... Read More
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Advances and Challenges in Equitation Science Technology
December 27, 2012
The future of equitation science technology is enormous, provided we know how to use and benefit from it.... Read More
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AAEP 2012: Dressage Horse Health
December 04, 2012
Dr. Kirste Timm discusses keeping dressage horses sound in both mind and body at the 2012 AAEP Convention.... Read More
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Creating a Sustainable Equine Athlete
November 23, 2012
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers.... Read More
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Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse
November 15, 2012
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.... Read More
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Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
November 02, 2012
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.... Read More
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Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
October 19, 2012
"If horses start showing they need a rest, you need to give it to them or they will force you to," he said.... Read More
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Top 5 Stretches for Healthy Horses
September 15, 2012
Learn the top physical therapy exercises to perform for strength training horses in all lines of work. ... Read More
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Antioxidant Status in Three-Day Eventing Horses Studied
September 07, 2012
A recent study shows that antioxidant levels appear to be challenged during the competition.... Read More
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Surgical Options for Managing Roaring in Horses
August 22, 2012
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.... Read More
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Cardiorespiratory Causes of Poor Equine Performance
August 17, 2012
In order for a horse to reach his athletic potential, his cardiorespiratory system must function properly.... Read More
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Horses' Physiologic Responses to Exercise
July 16, 2012
Physiologic and anatomic systems coordinate to allow a horse to reach his maximum athletic potential.... Read More
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Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
July 05, 2012
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.... Read More
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Electrolyte Use in Performance Horses
July 03, 2012
Electrolytes can help increase equine performance when supplementing a balanced diet.... Read More
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Benefits of "Tapering" in Athletic Horses Studied
July 02, 2012
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 3: Trail and Endurance
July 01, 2012
Attention to conditioning and minimizing wear and tear can help horses stay on the trail for years to come.... Read More
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Regulatory Vet Checks at the Kentucky Derby
May 04, 2012
Dr. William Farmer describes regulatory checks designed to ensure a horse is fit to race in the Derby or Oaks.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 2: English Sport Horses
May 01, 2012
Manage eventers, dressage horses, and hunter/jumpers carefully to avoid soft tissue injury and lameness.... Read More
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Veterinarians Ready to Assist at Three-Day Event
April 03, 2012
No matter what type of competition is being held the health and well-being of the horse is of great concern.... Read More
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Equine Electrolyte Use and Gastric Emptying (AAEP 2011)
March 15, 2012
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said.... Read More
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Rollkur: Facts, Fiction, and Horse Health Implications
March 07, 2012
New research suggests rollkur is probably no more harmful than the "standard" dressage head position.... Read More
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Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate Injuries in Horses (AAEP 2011)
January 30, 2012
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.... Read More
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