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The Start

Why Young Horses Are Started In Gated Stages

The Start · 1 October 2026 · 3 min read

Early work is not harmful in itself, but dose and progression matter. Why staged starts with checkpoints suit young horses better than a fixed age.

The Start · 27 September 2026 · 3 min read

Growth plates close in sequence, and timing varies by breed, nutrition and individual. What the closure data show, and why a vet confirms maturity.