Posted 2016-09-22 11:44 AM Subject: Breezing, stretching, getting a horse in shape
Elite Veteran
Posts: 823 Location: East Texas
I am looking for resources to put together a routine/program to get our horses into better physical condition. I am wanting info with quantitative data to back up what is said and what works...not just what may be popular.
As an example, static stretching in humans prior to competition lowers performance, but stretching needs to be included in a weekly workout routine. I would assume the same is true for horses but I do not know for sure. Would you use the same time workout routine for TB on the track as QH on the barrels? These are examples of the type information I am looking for.
Posted 2016-09-22 12:58 PM Subject: RE: Breezing, stretching, getting a horse in shape
Veteran
Posts: 227 Location: Heart of Texas
Suggestion: Adding short sprints with slow lope between. Ex: I have a quarter mile track that I run the long stretches, then walk/trot/lope the short. It's my version of equine HIIT training. Which is proven effective in humans.
Posted 2016-09-22 2:14 PM Subject: RE: Breezing, stretching, getting a horse in shape
Miracle in the Making
Posts: 4013
our routine when i rode we also ran friday night rodeo horse show sat of which horse was usally run 2 to 3 times then again on sunday 2 oe 3 times
if in shape off monday long trot 1 1/2 mile bend flex side pass at trot during that time tuesday wed thursday long trot 3/4 mile breeze up hill 100 yard pump air
walk barn put up my horse sane sound and were winnng and placing with very little soundness issues they were in pasture the rest of time teeth floated 2 times a year
we hauled between my son and i 6 head now i just dream of riding
Breezing, stretching, getting a horse in shape
