swimming tbs

Question
Would you say that swimming a tb for about 5 to six minutes helps in the conditioning, and how often does a fit horse need training while racing?

Answer
hi well swimming is very good for a horse as it helps keep the weight off it's legs and back, but if you swim a horse a lot and do not gallop him or her ,then the horse is not going to run well. a little swimming is good for a horse in between races, but they do need the daily galloping for their wind and muscle. you have to get to know your horse and then you can tell  how much training they need between races.  hope this helps you thanks ED HESS