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Adjust Exercise Regime <\/strong><\/h3>\nDuring the summer, alter your horse\u2019s exercise program to avoid riding on hard ground to minimise the impact of strain. Use different facilities such as sand arenas, forest hacks to protect your horse\u2019s legs from injury as well as adding variety.<\/p>\n
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Use Leg Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\nFurther reduce the risk of leg injuries by using leg protection such as boots or bandages when the ground gets hard. Make sure to remove the boots\/bandages immediately after exercise to allow the tendon temperature to decrease to prevent injury.<\/p>\n
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Incorporate Cold Hosing<\/strong><\/h3>\nExercising on hard ground in hot weather can cause heat and jarring to the legs; cold hosing is an effective solution to reduce heat and swelling in your horse\u2019s legs. Cool water can also help reduce stiffness, which is especially important if your horse has done fast work on hard ground (e.g., galloping or cross country).<\/p>\n
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Apply a Leg Cooling Product<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo continue the cooling effect after hosing, or when water is not available, use a leg cooling product such as NutriBalm Cooling Gel<\/strong><\/a>. When applied to your horse\u2019s leg, NutriBalm evaporates and carries away the heat causing a cooling effect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Keep Hooves Moist<\/strong><\/h3>\nKeeping your horse\u2019s hooves oiled and well moisturized ensures that the \u00a0hoof capsule stays flexible, which allows for the impact of the hard ground. If the hoof dries out, there will be more cracks in the feet, which can lead to another set of problems.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nConsider Using a Joint Supplement<\/strong><\/h3>\nEvery day, the cartilage in your horse\u2019s joints is continually being broken down and replacement cartilage is being manufactured. However, this balance can be upset due to increased training or trauma (such as impact from hard ground). To help reduce the risk of such trauma on your horse\u2019s joints, consider using a joint supplement such as Arthri Aid<\/strong> Equine Joint Mobility Supplement<\/strong><\/a>. It has been formulated to aid lubrication and help promote regeneration of shock absorbing tissues of your horse\u2019s joints, even more important during spells of hard ground conditions. Arthri Aid<\/strong><\/a> is available in a liquid presentation for fast absorption or in an economic yet effective powder format.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Further reduce the risk of leg injuries by using leg protection such as boots or bandages when the ground gets hard. Make sure to remove the boots\/bandages immediately after exercise to allow the tendon temperature to decrease to prevent injury.<\/p>\n
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Incorporate Cold Hosing<\/strong><\/h3>\nExercising on hard ground in hot weather can cause heat and jarring to the legs; cold hosing is an effective solution to reduce heat and swelling in your horse\u2019s legs. Cool water can also help reduce stiffness, which is especially important if your horse has done fast work on hard ground (e.g., galloping or cross country).<\/p>\n
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Apply a Leg Cooling Product<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo continue the cooling effect after hosing, or when water is not available, use a leg cooling product such as NutriBalm Cooling Gel<\/strong><\/a>. When applied to your horse\u2019s leg, NutriBalm evaporates and carries away the heat causing a cooling effect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Keep Hooves Moist<\/strong><\/h3>\nKeeping your horse\u2019s hooves oiled and well moisturized ensures that the \u00a0hoof capsule stays flexible, which allows for the impact of the hard ground. If the hoof dries out, there will be more cracks in the feet, which can lead to another set of problems.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nConsider Using a Joint Supplement<\/strong><\/h3>\nEvery day, the cartilage in your horse\u2019s joints is continually being broken down and replacement cartilage is being manufactured. However, this balance can be upset due to increased training or trauma (such as impact from hard ground). To help reduce the risk of such trauma on your horse\u2019s joints, consider using a joint supplement such as Arthri Aid<\/strong> Equine Joint Mobility Supplement<\/strong><\/a>. It has been formulated to aid lubrication and help promote regeneration of shock absorbing tissues of your horse\u2019s joints, even more important during spells of hard ground conditions. Arthri Aid<\/strong><\/a> is available in a liquid presentation for fast absorption or in an economic yet effective powder format.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
To continue the cooling effect after hosing, or when water is not available, use a leg cooling product such as NutriBalm Cooling Gel<\/strong><\/a>. When applied to your horse\u2019s leg, NutriBalm evaporates and carries away the heat causing a cooling effect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Keeping your horse\u2019s hooves oiled and well moisturized ensures that the \u00a0hoof capsule stays flexible, which allows for the impact of the hard ground. If the hoof dries out, there will be more cracks in the feet, which can lead to another set of problems.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Every day, the cartilage in your horse\u2019s joints is continually being broken down and replacement cartilage is being manufactured. However, this balance can be upset due to increased training or trauma (such as impact from hard ground). To help reduce the risk of such trauma on your horse\u2019s joints, consider using a joint supplement such as Arthri Aid<\/strong> Equine Joint Mobility Supplement<\/strong><\/a>. It has been formulated to aid lubrication and help promote regeneration of shock absorbing tissues of your horse\u2019s joints, even more important during spells of hard ground conditions. Arthri Aid<\/strong><\/a> is available in a liquid presentation for fast absorption or in an economic yet effective powder format.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nKeep Hooves Moist<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Consider Using a Joint Supplement<\/strong><\/h3>\n