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Truman mentioned:  Another difference is horses can't lift weights. This is 
a significant advantage humans have over horses when pursuing athletic 
activities. Even runners can (and do benefit) from a well defined weight 
training program. Even if you can get the same effect on horses with 
appropriate cross training - it would take a lot of time.***

Would it?  According to Dr. Hilary Clayton strenght training the horse is 
possible and even desireable.  She say "Gradients are the foundation of 
equine strength training."  (that's hill work)

Also she say "A gradual downhill gradient is useful for strength training" 
and "The use of gymnastic jumping for strength training"

Here is a link to the article:

http://cvm.msu.edu/dressage/articles/mcpres/mvc99.htm

All that hill work you've been doing along has a name and purpose.

Cheers,
Maureen



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