{"id":75375,"date":"2023-07-14T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cavalor.com\/articles\/the-horse-in-a-good-condition\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:48:43","slug":"when-conditioning-horses-a-good-start-is-half-the-battle","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/cavalor.com\/en-us\/articles\/when-conditioning-horses-a-good-start-is-half-the-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Sunday: When conditioning horses, a good start is half the battle\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-horse-is-an-athlete-and-athletes-need-to-have-good-physical-health-and-fitness-to-deliver-top-level-performance-horses-that-feel-good-will-perform-better-no-matter-what-level-you-are-at-in-this-article-learn-what-you-need-to-know-to-improve-your-horse-s-physical-fitness\">Your horse is an athlete, and athletes need to have good physical health and fitness to deliver top level performance. Horses that feel good will perform better, no matter what level you are at. In this article, learn what you need to know to improve your horse&#8217;s physical fitness.\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>A horse&#8217;s fitness level depends on the conditioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems. Physical fitness will ensure that a horse has the stamina, speed, and strength to perform at the desired level. But optimal fitness is not only important for performance. A well-conditioned horse will also recover faster from work, have a lower risk for injury, and is more resilient against infection and disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are different factors determining physical fitness level, in this article we will be focussing on conditioning the cardiovascular system and stamina. Fitness doesn&#8217;t come overnight. Like in humans, stamina in horses can only be improved through proper conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thresholds-in-building-stamina\">Thresholds in building stamina<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two thresholds involved in building stamina. The aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold. Below the aerobic threshold, the production and utilization of lactate in the muscles are in perfect balance. It is produced and burned, and this cycle repeats as long as exertion does not increase. As soon as the horse begins to work harder (above the aerobic threshold), lactate production increases. After a certain point, the amount of lactate will be too high, and this is when active muscles can no longer handle it sufficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body begins to transport the lactate to other muscles, providing more oxygen in the process. The horse begins to breathe more heavily. The increased exertion throws the system out of balance, but the body has the ability to bring this back into balance with more oxygen. This is the so-called aerobic zone. If exercise continues beyond this, you will reach a point where the intensity has risen so much that lactic acid and lactate production exceeds the amount burned. At this point, acidosis begins in the body and the horse loses control of its muscles. This is the so-called anaerobic threshold. From this point onwards, oxygen supply becomes less important as the horse can no longer continue at this level of exertion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>The aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oxygen-and-fuel\">Oxygen and fuel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In training, you raise the horse&#8217;s aerobic and anaerobic thresholds: this makes your horse fitter and stronger. The more your horse trains, the longer it can work with aerobic energy, i.e., with oxygen. The more oxygen the muscles can take in and expend during exertion, the easier it is for the horse to sustain exertion, meaning that it will have more stamina.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/cavalor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Conditional_triangle.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cavalor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Conditional_triangle.png 1010w, https:\/\/cavalor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Conditional_triangle-600x320.png 600w, https:\/\/cavalor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Conditional_triangle-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/cavalor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Conditional_triangle-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerobic energy therefore plays an important role in building cardiovascular fitness. Oxygen is used in energy conversion. This energy is mainly obtained from fats, fibers, and carbohydrates. These sources deliver what is known as &#8220;cool&#8221; energy, i.e., fuel that is released slowly to provide sustained energy and improved endurance. Often, the question isn&#8217;t whether the horse is getting enough energy, but whether it is getting the right fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equine energy metabolism is a complex process. To work well, your horse not only needs energy sources but also minerals and vitamins, the driving forces behind energy metabolism. If these nutrients are lacking, the horse may have difficulties building stamina. Trace elements, antioxidants, and B vitamins support energy metabolism and stamina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good basic fitness means better resilience and a higher level of performance from the horse. Conscious training means crossing the fitness threshold. Alternate regularly between strength and endurance training. Building condition requires a mindful choice of feed and a conscious approach to training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-feed-experts-will-be-happy-to-help-you-select-the-right-feed-for-your-horse-s-needs\">Our feed experts will be happy to help you select the right feed for your horse\u2019s needs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Different horses have different needs. Even conditioning programs won&#8217;t be the same for every horse. Some easily gain fitness \u2013 they seem to improve with no problems whatsoever. Others must slowly get accustomed to the higher intensity of training and the work requested of them. Building stamina requires a conscious approach to training. This approach can be supported through a mindful choice of feed.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basis for this feed should be plenty of high-energy roughage. 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At MyCavalor.com you can easily configure your horse&#8217;s feed ration to meet its requirements. Would you rather ask us directly? No problem, you can! Send us an email at cavaloramerica@cavalor.net or call our Consumer Line at (855) 228-2567.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your horse is an athlete, and athletes need to have good physical health and fitness to deliver top level performance. Horses that feel good will perform better, no matter what level you are at. 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