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My horse does weight lifting every time I ride him.
Carla

----- Original Message -----
From: "Maureen A. Fager" <trottin27@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] The book now Strength Training


> 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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