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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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