“Ten Tips On Fittening The Event Horse”
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About This Episode
“Ten Tips On Fittening The Event Horse”
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“Ten Tips on Fittening The Event Horse”
1. Planning – Timescale – diary – other factors to consider
2. Preparation – Gear, equipment, stable or paddock (fields, pastures), float (trailer)
3. Walk Work – Walking work week 1 & 2 and grooming, 20 minutes daily to 60 minutes/90 minutes
4. Introducing Trot – Progressive walk & trot work – week 3 & 4
5. Introducing schooling – Week 4 – 5 and low hill walking
6. Starting the canter & jumping small grids- week 6 – 7
7. Interval training & hill work – week 7-8 – showjumping
8. Cross Country training. – Confident, strong
9. Lead Up To Event/Competitions
10. Keeping the fitness after the first event
Time Stamps
01:40 – Background
04:45 – 1. Planning
08:55 – 2. Preparation
12:25 – 3. Walk Work
17:30 – 4. Introducing Trot
20:48 – 5. Introducing schooling
25:27 – 6. Starting the canter
33:18 – 7. Interval training & hill work
38:00 – 8. Cross Country training
41:28 – 9. Lead up to Event
46:08 – 10. Keeping the fitness
53:40 – Contact: see details below
Jo’s Contact Details
Phone: 0451 054 020 or +61 451 054 020
Email: johoole92@gmail.com
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