Conditioning to Win: Encyclopedia of Equine Exercise. This item is unavailable.Conditioning to Win: Encyclopedia of Equine Exercise

A classic! For many years this book has been considered a basic and required training manual for all serious horse people. It thoroughly covers fundamental methods and techniques, exercise physiology, and conditioning needs. It provides the information you need to properly address the physical and mental needs of all ages and types of horses. The book contains many photos, and informative interviews from known equine professionals.

Slow, steady progression of exercise levels in a conditioning program is also fundamental in building mental well-being in an athlete. Carefully planned and well-executed conditioning regimes are essential in establishing confidence in an athlete. This confidence, in turn, helps to form the basis for the kind of drive and desire we often recognize in human and equine athletes as "heart."... A young race prospect should not be expected to compete with seasoned horses, and the novice cutting horse shouldn't be asked to hold a really tough calf. Confidence is a fragile quality and must be protected in the new competitor.