33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses: Practical Conditioning Plans Using Groundwork, Ridden Work, Poles, Hills, and Terrain
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Unlock your horse’s peak performance with 33 proven workouts that build strength, balance, and longevity―without sacrificing well-being. Whether you're training for top-level competition or enjoying weekend trail rides, a fit and happy horse is the foundation of success. In this trusted guide, equine conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou delivers a clear, practical system for improving your horse’s physical capacity through workouts that are strategic, progressive, and engaging―for both horse and rider. This isn’t just another training manual. Ballou takes the guesswork out of fitness by showing you exactly how long, how often, and in what sequence to apply each exercise. These 33 carefully crafted workouts promote healthy athletic development while preventing the boredom, tension, and fatigue that often derail conditioning efforts. Backed by science and years of hands-on experience, these plans are designed to create measurable gains―stronger muscles, better agility, and improved stamina. Inside you’ll find: • Step-by-step workouts for building equine strength and balance • Expert tips on frequency, duration, and recovery periods • Warm-up and mobility routines to enhance flexibility • Creative groundwork and hill training to keep horses engaged • Fitness strategies tailored for young, aging, or trail horses • Illustrated guidance for seamless at-home implementation Perfect for riders, trainers, and equine caretakers who want to condition thoughtfully and effectively, this book is a go-to fitness reference that keeps horses thriving―mentally and physically―for years to come. Review: Well planned workouts to get your horses fit - Easy to follow and use the workouts. Like the physiological explanations. Liked the easy to follow progression tables to achieve fitness and the variety of workouts. Review: Great book - Great book! Lots of fun and easy exercises to add to your routines
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| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 33 Reviews |
S**R
Well planned workouts to get your horses fit
Easy to follow and use the workouts. Like the physiological explanations. Liked the easy to follow progression tables to achieve fitness and the variety of workouts.
K**R
Great book
Great book! Lots of fun and easy exercises to add to your routines
O**D
Finally a plan
This book explains conditioning protocols and their reason to bring your horse back into riding shape. No short cuts that aren’t in the horse’s best interest. I like the step by step program that I can understand and implement without expense veterinarian assistance.
L**I
Best fitness book
I love all of Jec’s books. In this one, she explains the importance of “dosage” and variety of exercise for horse fitness. her plans r ez to follow and implement w/o complicated equipment. When in doubt, follow her YouTube’s.
A**R
Good resource
Good info.
K**0
Recommended!
Highly recommend this book and other books by this author. Well, written and very beneficial for the horse and rider/owner.
J**N
Great Resource!
I love all of Jec’s books, her exercises really help to keep my horse in shape and keep him sound.
D**E
Hands on and helpful
Another great book by Jec Ballou. Her books are all hands on and enable the rider to put things into practice. This book has great exercises that are easy to incorporate into training programs
S**P
33 work outs for horses
Brilliant book. Easy to follow. Effective for horse. Sensible and achievable exercises.
C**D
très complet et facile à comprendre
Très satisfaite de mon achat
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