horse growth plates

Download : Dr. Deb Bennett on Horse Maturation Rate

Download : Dr. Deb Bennett on Horse Maturation Rate

If you’re unfamiliar with the article, I cannot recommend enough that you read it cover to cover to better understand the true rate of skeletal maturation in the horse. Also why it is a bad idea to start 2 year olds under saddle.

For those who are already familiar, this is an updated version of the old, original article. You could also print out a few copies to have on hand to share with other equestrians who question why you haven’t “just started” your horse already.