<< n order to get the heart rate up to effective levels for conditioning and
not run the legs off then a few tricks can be used. Trotting or cantering
up long hills does wonders getting the heart rate up. Adding weight to the
saddle will help - more work required to carry a heavy load. Also sand is
very good for training (if you horse is conditioned for sand). Long
canters up a sandy hill will sure get the heart rate up.
Truman >>
All good ideas. The Swedish Standardbred guys are using braked jog bikes to
gain cardiovascular and muscular development in horses that are too young to
work fast. Resistance exercise.
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