Vernal Express | 1973-03-22 | Page 3 | Exercise Program Needed to Prepare Horses for Summer

Exercise xer ise Program Needed to Prepare H Houses Horses for S Summer mer Following a long Idle winter horses- horses like people-can't people suddenly begin strenuous strenuous outdoor activities without developing develop develop- ing Jug sore and ac aching ng muscles THEY DEVELOP pulled muscles s strains sprains foot loot injuries and res respiratory respiratory res- res problems if they are are moved into riding activities at a too fast pace warns Joe Falkenburg Area Livestock Specialist Horses like people need a fitness program program pro pro- gram to prepare them for active summer summer summer sum sum- sum sum- mer a activities Begin the fitness program program program pro pro- gram gradually by working the horse for short shott periods each day Then Increase in In- crease the dally daily workout i Rafter after the se se- second cond and third week until the horse is ready for extended activity THESE ARE additional tips for getting getting getting get get- ting your horse in shape Inspect the horses horse's feet trim and shoe as needed check lice for while currying and treat If needed Make a date with the veterinarian to immunize for influenza and sleeping sickness arrange a summer parasite control program with the veterinarian vet vet- INSPECT ALL equipment and replace repair and clean as necessary and remember remember remember re re- re- re member that as activity increases s good nutrition becomes even more important for your horses