09/01/2026
What’s your preference on giving days off? Do you want it to be consecutively or non consecutively?
I prefer non consecutively, a day out in the woods, quality time trough a hand walk, some light groundwork or having a play can all be a day off. Do they really get a long holiday? Or don’t you like the idea of muscle decreases? I am talking about the response of soft tissue like tendons on training. The increase, decrease and lasting effect on lactate acid in muscles.
So rest is also in the body an active recovery, it’s more than not doing anything. It’s a part of training.
I believe that horses last longer and preform better if you train smarter. They feel fresher and learn better if you can give them the right break, the right kind of day(‘s) off and while training you KNOW how biomechanics and the physical effects
work.
It’s way more than riding.
Did you know a tendon for example is only ready after 15 minutes of walking. Not 9, not 12 minutes, but 15. I’ve learned that from a scientific study in the USA. In that matter prevention is also a part of training.
Happy weekend everyone! Train smarter, not harder! 🙃
Your horse will thank you! And your wallet too.💋
