Horse Conditioning Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/horse-health/horse-conditioning/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:02:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/10030443/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Horse Conditioning Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/horse-health/horse-conditioning/ 32 32 The Non-Sweater Conundrum: Managing Anhidrosis In the Heat https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/the-non-sweater-conundrum-managing-anhidrosis-in-the-heat/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:44:33 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18187 If your dressage horse has been diagnosed with anhidrosis, don't sweat it! Learn how you can manage the condition even in hot, humid climates with these smart strategies.

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]]> Poll: What’s Your No.-1 Factor When Considering Supplements for Your Horse https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/poll-whats-your-no-1-factor-when-considering-supplements-for-your-horse/ Mon, 26 May 2025 16:45:53 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18003 When trying to choose the right supplements for your dressage horse, what's the most important consideration in your selection?

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]]> Forever Young: Secrets to Longevity in Senior Horses https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/forever-young-secrets-to-longevity-in-senior-horses/ Thu, 15 May 2025 16:57:05 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17966 Learn how senior horses are living healthier, longer lives with proper management.

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]]> To Do This Month: March 2025 https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/to-do-this-month-march-2025/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:51:54 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17629 From new learning opportunities with Anna Buffini on E+ and essential spring health checks to show-prep tips and foal readiness, our March To-Do List will get you on track for a successful spring.

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]]> Do You Have a Crooked Horse? We Take a Look at a Possible Fix. https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/do-you-have-a-crooked-horse-heres-a-possible-fix/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:28:21 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=16862 External oblique muscle tightness—a problem that cause a crooked horse or one who shifts his haunches—has a simple solution.

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]]> Help Your Horse Recover From Intense Work https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/help-your-horse-recover-from-intense-work/ https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/help-your-horse-recover-from-intense-work/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 http://ci0271c8a3b0012787 Considerations for training, competition, dietary strategy and supportive therapy

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/people/kim-herslow-reno-road-recover/feed/ 0 Modifying Muscle Patterns to Build a Better Equine Athlete https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/dressage-horse-fitness-program/ https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/dressage-horse-fitness-program/#respond Sun, 02 Apr 2017 03:30:00 +0000 http://ci0202fe7f700026e5 Understand why and how you should activate a greater range of muscles in your horse’s body.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/dressage-horse-fitness-program/feed/ 0 Rehabilitation Basics for the Dressage Horse https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/rehabilitation-basics-for-the-dressage-horse/ https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/rehabilitation-basics-for-the-dressage-horse/#respond Sat, 01 Apr 2017 07:30:00 +0000 http://ci0202779c60092586 Help your horse return to work and prevent future injuries with advice from leaders in the sport.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/rehabilitation-basics-for-the-dressage-horse/feed/ 0 Components of Equine Fitness and Strength https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/components-equine-fitness-strength-54520/ https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/components-equine-fitness-strength-54520/#respond Sun, 12 Mar 2017 07:22:00 +0000 http://ci0202779b90032693 Learn how to build muscle and strength in the dressage horse.

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