Regular exercise can improve overall strength, balance and endurance which can improve your ability to perform day-to-day tasks such as carrying water buckets, moving hay and mucking stalls. Good fitness also can provide you strength in the saddle.
Richard G. Godbee, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAS-Nutrition
Most horses at one time or another are used for some type of athletic activity. This includes halter, endurance, racing and working horses. Regardless of the discipline, every horse requires energy to fuel muscle activity.
Richard G. Godbee, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAS-Nutrition
Equine nutritionist Dr. Richard Godbee shares his expert knowledge for maintaining soundness, preventing reduced joint function and alleviating joint pain in high performance horses.