[PODCAST] ASK AN EXPERT: Conditioning Schedule Workshop (Training - Prelim Level)

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This episode of AAE is a conditioning schedule workshop for pairs competing at Training level - Preliminary level in eventing. If you're not an event rider, this conversation is still super insightful and can be applied to the discipline of your choice.

During the episode, Jon Holling will share 6-week conditioning schedule templates for each level and he'll go over how you can customize the schedule to your specific horse and circumstances.

Meet Your Coach: Jon Holling

Jon is a US 5* event rider. He coached the Area IV Young Rider team to multiple gold medals. He is Vice Chairman of the USEF Eventing Sport Committee and National Safety Officer for the US to the FEI. He is an ICP Level IV coach.

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Printable conditioning schedule templates

⁠Training

Modified

Preliminary

Podcast Preview

6:40: Covering the 6-week program for training level horses.

18:25: Covering the 6-week program for modified level.

31:00: Covering the 6-week program for preliminary level.

38:15: Is the frame for trot sets different from a dressage frame?

40:30: On the trot work days, are you cantering at all or just walking and trotting?

41:50: For the canter sets, is the approach to speed the same for all three levels? Should you be using your cross-country bit? Should you have studs in?

47:55: What leg protection do you use when galloping?

49:00: Do you ever do any counter canter during your canter sets?

50:45: If you are trying to reduce the concussion on a prelim horse who is running about one event a month, how often could you replace a gallop with a swim and still have them fit enough? In what situations do you suggest incorporating swimming into the workload?

57:00: If you have two horses that are preparing for preliminary level, can you pony one horse off the other for hacks and trot sets?

59:00: How does the timing of the 6-week program work with an event? What do the days leading up to an event look like?

1:02:00: How much flexibility is there with the number of days a week the horse should work?

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