Equine Speed Training Techniques

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Tip 1 - Basic Conditioning of the Equine Athlete - eXtension

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gracy Morrison | permalink

Basic conditioning of the equine athlete involves consideration of the event in which the horse will be competing, the level of...

For further reading: http://www.extension.org/pages/11280/basic-conditioning-of-the-equine-athlete ^[1]

Tip 2 - Training and Conditioning Your Equine Athlete

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cristina Halstead | permalink

Active horses benefit from a structured program to get and keep them into good condition. Learn the basics in this article by Dr. Eldridge.

For further reading: http://equimed.com/health-centers/fitness-and-conditioning/articles/training-and-conditioning-your-equine-athlete ^[2]

Tip 3 - Interval Training For Explosive Horse Power

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gabert Cheung | permalink

Read to learn why horsemen often use the technique called "interval training" to help provide a winning edge in equine performance.

For further reading: http://equimed.com/health-centers/fitness-and-conditioning/articles/interval-training-for-explosive-horse-power ^[3]

Tip 4 - Seven Habits of Highly Effective Barrel Racers

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ferdinando Cuteri | permalink

Use these seven tips to shave seconds off the clock in your next barrel run.
Tags: barrel racing

For further reading: http://www.horsechannel.com/western-horse-training/effective-barrel-racers.aspx ^[4]

Tip 5 - Priming Equine Energy Systems

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Margot Thomassen | permalink

Last month, this column covered some of the basics in developing a physical conditioning program (see "Getting Your Horse in Shape" in the February 2002 issue of The Horse, article Quick Find #326 ...

For further reading: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/12916/priming-equine-energy-systems ^[5]