Rest and long journeys
This is the general idea that long journeys call for breaks and recovery time.
What is it for?
Breaks and recovery lower stress, dehydration and the risk of transport-related illness.
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On long trips it helps to stop regularly so the horse can rest and drink, and to give it recovery time after arrival. Journeys longer than about ten hours are linked to a higher risk of transport-related respiratory illness. Let the horse lower its head periodically along the way.
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Sources: Mad Barn (vet-reviewed) · World Horse Welfare. Descriptive only; not a substitute for expert advice or training.