Hi guys,

This week's blog is going to be based on equine fitness. In any equine discipline, keeping your horse in top shape improves their performance and health. It is extremely important to do weekly conditioning to increase fitness in your horses for competition. In eventing, having a fit horse is crucial for x-country, and having the energy to complete all three phases safely and successfully. A great way to time yourself while doing your canter/gallop sets is to where the Optimum Time Eventing Watch, which we sell at Baker's. It provides three different settings, one being the daily time, counting your time up and counting down your set time. It informs you when you've reached each minute by beeping, and is easily readable from its large font and buttons. This watch is the most popular eventing watch on the market, and looks very high-tech. Conditioning is very important because on extremely hot days like the weather we've been experiencing, your horse's fitness is directly correlated to how long they can perform effectively in extremely hot circumstances. At Baker's, well sell a variety of electrolytes to help keep your horses in top shape during intense work and competition. Electrolytes are important because, "they are minerals that help the body regulate fluid balance, nerve conduction and muscle contraction. The electrolyte minerals include sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride. An imbalance of electrolytes in the body can be very serious because it can affect the way organs, including the heart, work and function." A popular electrolyte that Baker's carries is called Quench, and it comes in a variety of flavours such as orange and cherry. No matter what level you are competing in any equine discipline, conditioning and keeping your horses fit is very important. You will see a huge difference in their stamina and jumping ability the more fit your horses are and they will be much happier doing their job for you. If you have any questions about equine fitness and products Baker's carries for equine fitness and conditioning, please leave your comments below :)