Fitness in the Horse - Hardcover

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A guide to keeping the horse fit and healthy, including suggested exercise regimes for horses used for a variety of disciplines. Topics covered include: the domesticated horse and its basic requirements; feeding and nutrition; muscles, movement and stress; the respiratory system; traditional and modern methods of increasing fitness; monitoring fitness and preventing problems; consolidating progress and maintaining condition; illness and injury; care and management; and prohibited substances.