Like humans, horses that are considered to be overweight are at a higher risk at developing serious health issues. Some of these issues consist of laminitis, oxidative stress, heat stress, and excess strain on the heart, lungs, as well as other tissues and joints, and less efficient cooling. It is because of this that I will be working with my horse to help him to lose weight and gain the muscle he needs to be successful, and I will be documenting his fitness journey along the way.