If a horse is on a regular 2-3-week schedule, are they necessary?
I've gone back and forth on this and still haven't come to a conclusion?
Appreciate your thoughts and any advice.
Workouts between races?
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Workouts between races?
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Re: Workouts between races?
I personally don’t think it’s necessary if the horse is on a regular 2-3 week racing schedule. I won’t do a timed workout or barrier trial unless the horse is going a minimum of 4 weeks between races.
Occasionally, I’ll swim or gallop a “very sound” horse who is on a three week gap just to keep them sharp.
Occasionally, I’ll swim or gallop a “very sound” horse who is on a three week gap just to keep them sharp.
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Re: Workouts between races?
I (almost) never do unless the horse is on a longer break (4 weeks or more).
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Re: Workouts between races?
Small training exercises are good but I wouldn't do timed workouts personally
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Re: Workouts between races?
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Re: Workouts between races?
I'm wondering if the very Unsound horse needs some type of a work out if it's 4 weeks between a race
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Re: Workouts between races?
Once they're on a 2-3 week schedule - no; if going 4 weeks between races I'll work or gallop between the 2nd and 3rd weeks
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