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Make sure that you have carried out some pre-season checks to make sure that your steed is in good shape and prepared. As well as distance, interval training, groundwork, flatwork or whatever suits you and your horse for suppleness, fitness, stamina and responsiveness, you might want to consider the following:-\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle check\u003c/strong\u003e. Your horse may have changed shape over the winter as it has been let down with time off or been busy doing other disciplines and activities. Check your saddle fits with a qualified saddle fitter. You may need to do this regularly throughout the season as your horse becomes fitter and changes shape with a different diet and different work. Achieving a good cadence on a long ride is really difficult if your horse can\u0027t move its shoulders and body freely. The saddle should also be comfortable for the rider for several hours. Also check stitching on stirrup leathers, girths and that everything is well with your saddle.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTack check.\u003c/strong\u003e A good bridle and bit fitting is just as important as a correctly fitting saddle. The horse has nerves and pressure points in its head and face that a badly fitting bridle will irritate. Endurance horses are wearing their tack for long periods of time and any pressure points quickly reveal themselves. Also check all of your stitching, fastners, buckles,\u0026nbsp; D-rings etc for wear and tear/ Getting a repair done now is better than a tack failure mid ride!\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine maintenance.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eMake sure that your vaccinations are up to date and have been uploaded to the Endurance GB website, teeth have been checked, wormers or worm egg count up to date. Farrier is happy with your hooves / shoes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Some riders have their horses scoped for ulcers and general gut health pre-season in case there is any underlying problem that needs treatment. Endurance rides and travelling long distances to events puts more strain on your horse than when you hack out of your yard for an hour or two.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysiology. \u003c/strong\u003eA check-over with your preferred equine physio, osteopath or body-work specialist is a good investment pre-season to make sure that everything is where is should be and there is no tightness or tension. Muscles\u0026nbsp;that are sore or in spasm now will present themselves over long distances which may lead to failing the vet check or a longer term injury. Learning to do some equine massage and stretches yourself will also help you to know your horse\u0027s body and pick up any changes early on. 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