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Thanks.

As a former distance runner, then competitive cyclist,  I have been
wondering if I am making a mistake in applying training techniques that
work with human athletes to the physical conditioning of a horse.  Am I
understanding correctly that the same training strategies are appropriate
for the two different species?

Nancy Sturm>

The strategies being things like progressive loading, specificity of exercise, 
supportive nutrition. The tactics being LSD, intervals, hill works (weight 
lifting), work/recovery rebound scheduling, physiological monitoring, 
periodization, work targeted at cardiovascular development, structural 
strength, neuromuscular coordination, etc.. Yes, these are all the same.

All you have to keep in mind is that the horse can do just a little more this 
Monday than he did last Monday. Take it a small step at a time and you can't 
miss building a better athlete.

ti


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