Workouts between races?

[Gwayne's World]

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.

[Lily Wilkins]

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.

[Nicole Marie]

I (almost) never do unless the horse is on a longer break (4 weeks or more).

[Lee Cara]

Small training exercises are good but I wouldn't do timed workouts personally

[Darcy McBride]

Yes to all of the above.

[Anthony Zappulla]

I'm wondering if the very Unsound horse needs some type of a work out if it's 4 weeks between a race

[Andrew Chillin]

Horses love a good 5f on a 3 week break

[Carolyn Eaton]

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