In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian Podcast, host Samantha Baer sits down with equine conditioning expert and best-selling author Jec Ballou for a deep dive into training horses for longevity and soundness.
Drawing on her background in equine exercise physiology and classical dressage, Jec breaks down why fitness is protective — and why pulling your horse out of work the moment something goes wrong often does more harm than good. You'll learn the difference between the small postural muscles that stabilize your horse and the big gymnastic muscles that tend to take over, how to make your lunging genuinely productive instead of just drilling circles, why cantering is one of the best ways to build a true top line, and how stress and shut-down behavior physically block your horse from absorbing the work you put in.
Whether you ride dressage, event, trail, or just want a sounder, happier horse, this conversation will change how you think about conditioning, groundwork, and what it really means to train for the long haul.
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