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Arletta

02-02-2014 09:27 AM

Sun, Sea and Turf

South African horse trainer Justin Snaith explains why a beach workout is the best preparation for race day.

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/spo...uidaily.com%2F

OldDog

02-03-2014 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Arletta (Post 963512)

South African horse trainer Justin Snaith explains why a beach workout is the best preparation for race day.

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/spo...uidaily.com%2F

That's very interesting.

Do any trainers here in the U.S. do this? I'm thinking that there aren't many (if any) beaches close to training centers where horses are even allowed.

Arletta

02-03-2014 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OldDog (Post 963718)

That's very interesting.

Do any trainers here in the U.S. do this? I'm thinking that there aren't many (if any) beaches close to training centers where horses are even allowed.

They used to years ago at Del Mar.. Not anymore.

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