Tips for Galloping Safely • 6 Steps to Protect Gut Health

Jim Wofford shares his “slow and safe” approach to learning to ride your horse at the gallop. Plus, a veterinarian explains that good choices in feed and management are key to gut health.
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Legendary eventing trainer Jim Wofford breaks down how to safely ride your horse at a gallop, especially if you’re first learning.

In this issue, Wofford:

  • describes the mechanisms of the gallop
  • dives into correct galloping position
  • shares how to calculate galloping speed

PLUS, to protect your horse from GI threats, Liara Gonzalez, DVM, PhD, DACVS, advises to start by copying nature in what, when and how you feed him.

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