Sport Horse Soundness and Performance: Training Advice for Dressage, Showjumping and Event Horses from Champion Riders, Equine Scientists and Vets

Sport Horse Soundness and Performance

This practical guide focuses on conditioning, soundness, injury prevention, and performance in sport horses. It combines veterinary knowledge and equine sports science with advice from experienced riders, trainers, and veterinarians. The book explains training physiology, fitness development, physical strength, and effective management strategies for competition horses. It provides evidence-based guidance for dressage, showjumping, and eventing.

Key Features:

• Covers conditioning and fitness development for sport horses
• Explains training physiology and physical adaptation to exercise
• Provides strategies for preventing common equine injuries
• Discusses practical approaches to maintaining horse soundness
• Covers training considerations for dressage, showjumping, and eventing
• Combines veterinary expertise with current equine sports research
• Includes advice from experienced riders, trainers, and equine veterinarians
• Explains methods for developing strength, fitness, and athletic performance
• Uses examples from the careers of successful horses and riders
• Provides practical guidance for improving performance while supporting horse welfare