Customized Horse Fitness Plans

Enjoy the results of a training and conditioning plan made specifically for your horse. Have you ever wondered which exercises are best for your horse? Or how to add fitness progressively without over- or under-exerting? Take the guesswork out and receive a day-by-day plan that covers 4 weeks of training prescriptions. I am also available to answer any questions as you work through the plan provided.

A recent student replied this way: “I cannot tell you the difference this program has made in Eli! I finally feel like I have the horse I bought 2 years ago!”— Maggie M.

My approach has solved problems for horses struggling with balance and strength, finding correct movement, rehabbing from injury, and performance anxiety/burnout. I have also designed plans for senior equine athletes and those transitioning from groundwork to riding after prolonged time off. I will help turn your horse into an exceptional equine athlete.

PLEASE NOTE: The aim of this service is to improve your horse's fitness, quality of movement, and body mechanics. In other words, these plans are not geared towards polishing your riding performance, but instead towards helping your horse resolve physical challenges. These challenges might include physical weakness, lack of balance, undiagnosed unsoundness, or general lack of fitness.

If you wish to explore a custom fitness plan, please contact me at jec@jecballou.com and please provide the following information to get started:

1.) A 30-second video of horse moving

2.) Description of horse’s exercise/training history in past 3 months, including any particular issues that are relevant. If/when appropriate, feel free to include vet report or trainer’s notes.

3.) How many days per week you are able to work with the horse; what amenities you have access to (arena, trails, ground poles, etc.)

4.) Which of my books, if any, you currently own. This factors in to exercise prescriptions.