ladyt25
Well-Known Member
As oer Stencilface - have always trotted on roads and never had any probelms as a result. The vibration/concussion helps improve bone density. I don't know about the tendon theory (ie hardening them) but again we have never had any tendon issues with our horses.
The majority of people I know whose horses have suffered tendon injuries are those that spend a high percentage of their time schooling on a surface. Think about it, going round in circles on a soft surface takes much more effort and strain on the legs than trotting on a road - you only have to do it yourself to notice. You try continually jogging in an arena or in deep ground, then do the same on a road. Which is easier?
The majority of people I know whose horses have suffered tendon injuries are those that spend a high percentage of their time schooling on a surface. Think about it, going round in circles on a soft surface takes much more effort and strain on the legs than trotting on a road - you only have to do it yourself to notice. You try continually jogging in an arena or in deep ground, then do the same on a road. Which is easier?