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So I'm currently trying to get a mare I'm riding in shape for a jumper show this month. I had this light bulb moment where it occurred to me that since I have one of those amazing 'the oracle knows all' smart phones, I could probably download an interval timer app to use to work on endurance. Sure enough, I had a pretty great ride this morning ( Read more... )

So, there is this horse that needed to get in shape. He can only be ridden once or twice a week for a slew of reasons. In order to get him into better shape so the rides can be more than just conditioning, we really want to lunge him. However, he's sort of... broken. He was severely abused on the track before we got him, with all sorts of head ( Read more... )

I hate the fact that I feel the need to preface this, but I do. Please do NOT reply if you have nothing useful to say. I know that I am a knowledgeable, experienced rider. I know how to put a horse through it's paces. I am not overhorsed or babying my horse ( Read more... )

Can anybody recommend a good article or website on reconditioning your horse? I've done some Googling and can only seem to find information about reconditioning a fit horse who has been on layup, or has had a muscle injury, or getting a horse in show shape after the winter. What I'm looking for is more general information about building muscle and ( Read more... )

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Hi guys! How's everyone doing? :)
ETA: More cuts. :'( Sorry this is so huge!
( So here's the deal (and some back history). WARNING: Super long, and somewhat rambly! )