workouts in morning

Question
QUESTION: hello sir, may i know why workouts are conducted early in the morning starting from 5:30am to 10am? why cant they be in the afternoons and evenings?

ANSWER: There is no reason why training can't be done at later hours except if you are stabled at a public facility, you must train during the hours that are designated. A race track hires outriders to work certain hours to watch out for the safety of the horse and rider. The gate crew and track maintenance are on duty during designated hours as well.

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QUESTION: sir, i do believe that horses can rest well when then are trained in the early hours. am i correct?

Answer
Horses will rest based on their routine. As long as you keep their routine consistent, they will rest on the schedule that you give them. I feel horses should be able to rest in the morning. Another factor is the weather. In the cold season you may not have a choice but to wait for the afternoon to allow for the track to thaw. In the hot season, you may want to train early to avoid the heat of the day.

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