Maimonides out 30 days

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

the falacy is that they shouldn't go into training....the fact is that even if you wait and start traingin a horse when it turns 3 or even 4 they are most likely just going to buck their shin then....there are carefully prescribed training regimens that can reduce the risk but it is a fact of life that most horses (of any age) are likely to buck shins when they begin training....and that the inflamation and subsequent healing is beneficial for improving bone density....training a horse when it is young enough to rigorously remodel bone is actually better for the horse down the road, especially in a dicipline where speed (and therefore bone loading) is crucial.

Thanks Thebby, I was googling for an article but you described it very well.

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I guess the answer lies somewhere in between. Trainers are pushing the horses too much too early but your point is well taken.

This is a very interesting article

http://www.horsemanpro.com/articles/age_criteria.htm