Horses Increase Their Fitness At Rest

Did you know that horses increase their fitness when resting?

The process, known as adaptation, occurs post exercise during rest, rather than during exercise. Training without adequate rest periods can be detrimental.

Instead, use a varied workload with two consecutive days off a week to allow for muscle repair.


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