Conditioning the Dressage Horse

A review of the special conditioning needs of the dressage horse and some common misconceptions.

Dr. Hilary Clayton, BRCVS, PhD, MRCVS, her studies on the biomechanics of equine gait have focused on sport horses. For more than 30 years she has researched equine biomechanics, conditioning for sport horses, and the interaction between rider and horse. Her research involves using sophisticated equipment and computer programs to analyze the horse's gaits and movement patterns. She has published five books and many scientific articles on these topics. Dr. Clayton is a past president of the Association for Equine Sports Medicine, and a former board member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

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