Peaking Your Horse’s Performance

If you have plans to compete at a local year-end dressage show or a U.S. Dressage Federation Regional Championship, you are probably focused on working toward that goal. As summer gets underway, you’ll want to start thinking about the next often-overlooked step–getting your horse’s athletic performance to peak for that special competition.

There is no simple formula to peaking as all horses and riders are different, but knowing your ways to ensure that your horse is in top condition horse and trusting your instincts are the best strategies now will help you know the best path when you want him to be. Playing with different to take. Also, working closely with your coach, veterinarian and other members of your team is essential to success.

For this article, U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor Debbie McDonald, Olympian Allison Brock and veterinarian Omar Maher, DV, weigh in to provide insights on peaking your horse’s athletic performance to