The Equine Athlete

Aims to be a complete guide to developing the athletic performance of competition horses, including physical and temperamental assessment, biomechanics, development for dressage, show-jumping, eventing and long distance, routine care, massage and physiotherapy, monitoring health and first aid.

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This book aims to be a complete guide to developing the athletic performance of competition horses, including physical and temperamental assessment, biomechanics, development for dressage, show-jumping, eventing and long distance, routine care, massage and physiotherapy, monitoring health and first aid. The book concludes with a chapter showing how to develop the rider's athletic potential to achieve the perfect partnership. This book is intended for owners, riders and trainers, and students of horse care and management.