A new study published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that regularly backing off a racehorse’s training for four weeks at a time may offer some of the same bone-repair benefits as longer periods of complete rest, without sacrificing as much cardiovascular fitness.
Source: Paulick Report, October 13, 2026. Link.
What makes a horse cardiovascularly fit is not necessarily the same as what makes its skeleton ready for racing, and these two body systems really do need to be thought about differently when preparing a horse fit for racing.” – Ashleigh Morrice-West BSc DVM PhD MANZCVS
INSIGHTS: Racehorse research benefits all equine athletes. Consider applying the light training versus rest for other sport horses as well.
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