Cody Crow breaks down the proactive approach he takes to keeping his performance horses healthy, sound, and ready to work. First and foremost, he avoids over-fatiguing them, varying the skills he works on and doing a significant amount of that work at home where he can control the environment and workload. On the veterinary side, Cody's philosophy is simple: don't wait for your horse to limp before you call the vet. Get ahead of it. He invests in base radiographs so he has something to compare against down the road, catching potential issues before they become serious problems. The same applies to hoof care. A good farrier is non-negotiable, and Cody recommends X-raying feet to confirm angles are correct rather than guessing. Gut health is another priority. Cody keeps feed in front of his horses consistently, relies primarily on alfalfa, and will adjust and specialize diets as needed. He keeps grain to a minimum, using just enough to get minerals and supplements in, and uses Pro Edge as part of his program. Ulcer prevention is also part of the routine. Rounding it out, Cody emphasizes the importance of exposing horses to different types of ground, an often overlooked factor in keeping a performance horse sound over the long haul. A practical, no-nonsense breakdown of what it takes to keep horses performing at their best year after year.