Getting Horses Fit: A Guide to Improving Performance - Softcover

Pilliner, Sarah; Davies, Zoe

 
9780632048113: Getting Horses Fit: A Guide to Improving Performance

Synopsis

This clear and concise guide to getting horses fit explains the changes that take place in the horse′s body during exercise and training. This knowledge may then be used to devise suitable training programmes for most equestrian disciplines.

An essential book for all horse owners, the third edition has been generally updated and includes information regarding the most recent exercise physiology research. The book sets out clear guidelines on the care of the horse before, during and after competition and explains the problems performance horses are likely to encounter.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

To enable a competition horse to give its best performance it is essential to provide the horse with a combination of correct feeding and exercise.

The aim of this book is to explain in simple terms the changes that take place in the horse′s body during exercise and training; this knowledge can then be used to devise suitable training programmes for disciplines as diverse as long distance riding and three day eventing.

An essential book for all horse owners, the new edition has been generally updated and includes results of the most recent exercise physiology research. The book has been reorganised and made even more accessible.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title