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To be most effective it needs to be fed over a sustained period , ie all the time the horse is in work,
and in conjunction with a more carefully prepared work schedule and a stable management regime to
reduce any negative influences on the airways.
Nutritional supplementation should be started prior to the horse starting training, whether from a
rest turn out, or illness.
Another factor in capillary weakness is a lowered immune system, so full levels of Vitamins A, D and C
have been included in the product to assist an improvement with this vital aspect.
Vitamin A can be deficient in horses on restricted green pasture, but fed predominately grain and hay
instead. This is often the case with racing horses.
Vitamin D is readily available to grazing animals exposed to daily sunlight, but again horses kept
stabled or night grazed may have sub optimal levels which is negative to performance and the integral
health of the horse.
Vitamin C is well known for its anti-oxidant properties, reducing the damaging free radicals developed
in the transfer of cellular energy. However its inclusion in the formula is also to enhance the effects of
Rutin and assist horses in recovery from stress and illness.
The product Rutin is a bioflavanoid and does not contravene racing regulations, neither does the level
of Vitamins
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It is thought that not only is the breakdown caused by the lung pressure but is amplified by the
concussive effect from a hard track. So it is preferable to train using slow long distance work in the
initial 6-8 weeks working towards a fast canter, but not a gallop. Only use short hit out half pace 400500 metres, using a softer surface if possible.
Only start full hit outs sprints for 300-400 metres, after a good warm up, then allow recovery before
repeating, then the warm down. Avoid all out sustained work, it is important to reduce the time that
full blood pressure is being created in the lungs and blood vessels.
Studies have shown that as long as the early slow conditioning work is carried out to create
musculoskeletal strength and fitness, then the use of short sprints with a recovery period between
will have the horse in a better condition to race or perform. Save the full demand for that day and
then allow recovery and go back to slow work immediately after.
Observe the breathing of the horse closely in all training and racing and reduce the demand if it
becomes stressed and allow recovery. It is the slow work and the recovery times, reducing the high
demand work and feeding a support supplement that can help keep the performance of the horse up
to a maximum.