Condition Check part of Preparation for Competition

PREPARING FOR THE DODSON & HORRELL TRAILBLAZERS DRESSAGE 

SECOND ROUND QUALIFIERS

Dodson & Horrell is proud to announce we are the new sponsor of the Trailblazers Dressage Competition 2016. The Championships are a great platform for up and coming riders and it’s a great opportunity for us to connect with riders aiming towards that championship goal.

The days are getting longer and we are all looking forward to a busy summer with our horses. Keeping an eye on your horse’s bodyweight and condition is always important, but is particularly crucial during the spring when the calorie content of the grass can increase rapidly. It’s also a time of year when your horse’s workload is likely to change, bringing a whole new set of challenges. A healthy bodyweight and condition score of around 3 out of 5 will help to keep your horse in tip-top condition, no matter what your plans for the summer.

Finding a diet that works for your horse can be tricky; achieving controlled energy without excitability can be particularly hard during spring.  Using calories from oil and fibre helps to provide ‘non-heating’ slow release energy, while a carefully planned training schedule will get your horse channelling that energy in the right direction.

If you are preparing for the up and coming Dodson & Horrell Trailblazers Dressage second round qualifiers, it is crucial that your horse or pony is receiving the required nutritional support. Leading the way in equine nutrition for over 75 years Dodson & Horrell have a friendly, experienced team of Nutritional specialists ready to advice on the best feed combination for your horse’s requirements throughout the series.

Contact Dodson & Horrell Nutritional Helpline on 0845 345 2627