“Why Rest Days Matter: How to Plan Your Horse’s Week for Better Recovery, Strength, and Performance”

Your horse doesn’t get stronger during the workout — real progress happens afterwards, during recovery. 🐴

In this episode of The Happy Rider Healthy Horse Podcast, we dive into the science of rest and recovery and why your horse’s muscles — and mind — need downtime to perform their best. You’ll learn how muscle fibers rebuild after training, why rest days help your horse absorb new lessons, and how to plan a balanced weekly training routine that supports long-term strength, soundness, and happiness.

Discover the difference between active recovery and full rest, how to prevent overtraining, and how giving your horse a day off can actually make them more supple, focused, and willing in the next ride.

💪 Build strength through smart recovery
🧠 Let your horse’s mind process learning
🌿 Plan a week with balance, not burnout

If you want a stronger, happier horse, this episode will help you train smarter — not harder.

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