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Episode 53: Training vs Conditioning


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Episode 52: Training vs Conditioning

Training and conditioning often get blurred together, but they’re very different — and both matter. In this episode we break down what each really means, why your horse needs both, and how to find the right balance when working with your horse.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The true difference between training (mind, skills, behaviour) and conditioning ( fitness, strength)

  • How training improves safety, confidence, and communication

  • How conditioning builds strength, endurance, and injury resistance

  • The timelines of adaptation for muscles, bones, and fitness

  • Why combining both creates the most willing, capable, and healthy horse

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

     

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     To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

    Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics

    Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com

    To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

    Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg

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