Q: I keep hearing about ‘conditioning’ and ‘strength training’ for sporthorses. Are they the same thing? How do I know if my horse is actually getting fitter, and not being overworked? A: Although the terms are often used interchangeably, strength training and conditioning target different systems in the horse’s body, and both are essential for…
Q: My horse brings his hindquarter into the inside in the canter, and I was marked down for it in my last dressage test. How do I fix this? A: Cantering in this way, with the quarters in, is usually a strength issue. Building strength is therefore vital in helping your horse to straighten up. However,…

