[FrogInABlender]

...have you ever heard that “trotting on gravel helps build bone” in a horse?

I've heard that working horses on hard surfaces in general strengthens horses bones. But I think the key is building up the time and distance very gradually so you don't over stress them. I do know that the barefoot trim people recommend working horses on gravel to toughen the feet, but that's about all I've heard on gravel specifically.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Hmmmm....I’ve thought the key to strong bones, was of course working them over time, and proper feed. I’d never heard that working on hard surface makes a difference other then toughening feet.

Becky