{"product_id":"33-strength-and-fitness-workouts-for-horses-practical-conditioning-plans-using-groundwork-ridden-work-poles-hills-and-terrain-9781646011865","title":"33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses: Practical Conditioning Plans Using Groundwork, Ridden Work, Poles, Hills, and Terrain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe go-to reference for riders and trainers aiming to improve equine conditioning in ways that are strategic, engaging, and fair to the horse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor just about everything we do with horses--from trail riding to top level competition--a healthy state of fitness is key to both performance and longevity. Every horse will go better for longer if his mind and body are well prepared for the \"ask.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to improving fitness, whether for humans or animals, the success of an exercise relies on \u003cem\u003edosag\u003c\/em\u003ee. \u003cem\u003eHow \u003c\/em\u003ean exercise is applied, the duration and frequency of execution, and the weekly schedule within which it is incorporated determine its impact on fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquine training and conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou has now provided a book that takes the guesswork out of fitness gains. It clarifies how long and frequently to do a particular exercise and provides guidance in how to combine it with others for best results. The result is maximized health and athleticism in the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 33 workouts in these pages help accomplish the performance goals that many riders strive for but fall short of reaching--stronger, more agile, and more balanced horses. They do this by circumventing the tension, both physical \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003emental, that often spoils conditioning attempts made within a discipline-specific or skill-based training session. By providing the right amount of stimulus while avoiding boredom, fatigue, and habituated neuromuscular patterns, Ballou's workouts lead to positive physiological gains. Her plans include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWays to measure a horse's current fitness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for active and passive rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBasics for stretching, warming up, and improving mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnique groundwork that keeps both you and your horse engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHill hikes and terrain tests with multiple benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuggested schedules for basic fitness goals, as well as special considerations for young horses and trail riders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clear illustration, this book is a fundamental piece of any conscientious rider's training plan and a key component to keeping horses performing happily for more years of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafalgar Square Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646011865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 7.60w x 0.80d","brand":"Jec Aristotle Ballou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334166282421,"sku":"9781646011865","price":22.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_55717000-bb6d-4856-87b6-18e5d6fba906.jpg?v=1752584015","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/33-strength-and-fitness-workouts-for-horses-practical-conditioning-plans-using-groundwork-ridden-work-poles-hills-and-terrain-9781646011865","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}