November 20, 2011

Endurance Blurbs: Dr. Mackay-Smith on preparation

"A slow buildup is best for the horse so he can develop the muscle tone and agility that will be required. Riding three or four days a week building up to 10 miles per day with a reasonable ability to recover is a good start. Then after five or six months you can ask that horse to do a 50-mile race at a pedestrian rate. ”  The Full Article here...



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