Sports Training

I can work with you and your veterinarian, nutritionist, farrier, or other
equine professionals to develop a fitness program to help your horse
achieve his/her optimum fitness level. This includes cardiovascular
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and ideal
body weight. This can benefit any equine companion, including
performance horses, broodmares, geriatrics, and those recovering
from injury or time off.

Why should you be concerned with the fitness level of your horse?
Horses aren't that different from people. We don't ask marathon
runners or olympic athletes to perform before their bodies are
physically fit and able to withstand the pressures of performing. Asking
too much of your horse before he/she is physically ready can increase
the risk of muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries. It can also put too
much stress on their respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Those horses who aren't performance horses can also greatly benefit
from a fitness program. Just like with people, it is important to stay
active to prevent muscle loss and weakness, and preserve overall
health. Properly conditioning your horse will keep him/her safer,
healthier, and increase your chances of success no matter what you
and your horse are trying to achieve.

Rates:
~ Consultation session: identify the needs of your horse and discuss
possible options and activities you can do with your horse to achieve
your specific goal. This is designed for people who want to improve
their horse's fitness level but are not interested in entering into an
intense six month program: $75

~ 6 month program, includes a minimum of 12 appointments. Covers
initial conditioning, improvement conditioning, and maintenance
program. This program is designed for those people who are
interested in producing performance-level horses: $600

* A mileage fee will be charged for locations more than 25 miles from
* Oregon City, OR
* Rates are subject to change without notice