Equus – August 2019

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sure my horses are in excellent physical
condition to be enduring the trails
I take them on and the number of
miles I expect to ride,” she says.
“Joint injuries are much more likely
to occur on a tired horse or one that is
in poor shape.”
In addition, she notes, “The horse’s
strength and balance have everything to
do with how well he negotiates diffi cult
terrain and the weight of the rider and
whether or not he avoids injury. I know
it takes at least 90 days of steady riding,
excellent nutrition and supplements to
make an impact on the horse’s fi tness.
This is why it’s important to set your
goals well in advance, to make sure your
horse is ready for the ride.”
Speaking of supplements, Goodnight
says she starts her horses on joint-
health supplements containing

“To avoid joint injuries, I make sure my horses

are in excellent physical condition to be

enduring the trails I take them on.”

--- trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight

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