Exercises to build muscle in a Standardbred

For general strength and fitness, varied work builds the horse up well: hill work, interval work, groundwork and hacking out across country. Long reining is also very effective. If it is more about building carrying power and developing rideability, be prepared to be really thorough in your ridden work. Schooling circles for a shorter spell, but with the horse going correctly throughout, beats riding round and round half-heartedly lap after lap.

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