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Old 05-12-2007, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Cardus
I've seen pictures and read quotes from trainers about working their horses on the beach. That amazes me, and its something that no trainer would even consider doing here. Why do your trainers put your horses on the sand?
It's very good for fitness and stamina. Sand is a soft, safe surface but is also very good for fitness, it gives them a proper workout.

Also, some trainers just do it to change it up a bit. If a horse isn't enjoying his/her excerise he/she won't do it and therefore will not run well at the track. Changing the work and place it excerises can give the horse more enthusiasm.

A change of scenery does wonders for Racehorses
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