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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 59 MIN

Conditioning Schedule Workshop for Starter Through Novice Levels with Jon Holling

from Ask An Expert: Horse Care and Riding Advice · host Ride iQ

Do you ever wish you had the formula for getting your horse fit, confident, and ready to compete at your level? In this episode of Ask an Expert, Jon Holling shares 6-week conditioning schedule templates for Starter, Beginner Novice, and Novice levels and explains how to adapt them to your horse and circumstances. Even if you’re not an event rider, these conditioning strategies offer valuable insights that can be applied to any discipline.    Episode Highlights:              9:20: Covering the 6-week program for Starter level. 24:50: Covering the 6-week program for Beginner Novice level.29:30: Covering the 6-week program for Novice level.  42:00: Altering the schedule in preparation for an event. 52:50: Altering the schedule after missing a day.   Printable conditioning schedule templates ⁠⁠Starter level⁠⁠Beginner Novice⁠ ⁠Novice⁠   Video of the episode Meet the Expert, Jon Holling    Jon Holling is a U.S. 5* event rider with an impressive career both in and out of the saddle. He’s coached the Area IV Young Rider team to multiple gold medals, serves as Chairman of the USEF Eventing Sport Committee, and is the National Safety Officer for the US to the FEI. As an ICP Level IV coach, Jon brings top-level expertise and a passion for developing riders at every stage.    Brought to You By Ride iQ                    This episode is part of the Ask An Expert podcast series, usually available exclusively within the Ride iQ app, where members have access to over 100 other expert interviews on a variety of topics.                   Podcasts are just part of what Ride iQ has to offer. As a member, you also have access to on-demand, listen-while-you-ride audio lessons with world-class coaches and an incredible community of horse people (members and coaches alike!).             Interested in trying Ride iQ? An all-access subscription is $29.99/month or $299.99/year, and new members get a free 14-day trial. Sign up at ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com today and start improving your riding and horse care with support from top professionals! 

Do you ever wish you had the formula for getting your horse fit, confident, and ready to compete at your level? In this episode of Ask an Expert, Jon Holling shares 6-week conditioning schedule templates for Starter, Beginner Novice, and Novice levels and explains how to adapt them to your horse and circumstances. Even if you’re not an event rider, these conditioning strategies offer valuable insights that can be applied to any discipline.    Episode Highlights:              9:20: Covering the 6-week program for Starter level. 24:50: Covering the 6-week program for Beginner Novice level.29:30: Covering the 6-week program for Novice level.  42:00: Altering the schedule in preparation for an event. 52:50: Altering the schedule after missing a day.   Printable conditioning schedule templates ⁠⁠Starter level⁠⁠Beginner Novice⁠ ⁠Novice⁠   Video of the episode Meet the Expert, Jon Holling    Jon Holling is a U.S. 5* event rider with an impressive career both in and out of the saddle. He’s coached the Area IV Young Rider team to multiple gold medals, serves as Chairman of the USEF Eventing Sport Committee, and is the National Safety Officer for the US to the FEI. As an ICP Level IV coach, Jon brings top-level expertise and a passion for developing riders at every stage.    Brought to You By Ride iQ                    This episode is part of the Ask An Expert podcast series, usually available exclusively within the Ride iQ app, where members have access to over 100 other expert interviews on a variety of topics.                   Podcasts are just part of what Ride iQ has to offer. As a member, you also have access to on-demand, listen-while-you-ride audio lessons with world-class coaches and an incredible community of horse people (members and coaches alike!).             Interested in trying Ride iQ? An all-access subscription is $29.99/month or $299.99/year, and new members get a free 14-day trial. Sign up at ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com today and start improving your riding and horse care with support from top professionals!

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