The man versus horse challenge – ‘It feels like I’m going the wrong way on an escalator. Have I even moved?’Taking on the iconic Owning Hill gallop shines a light on what it takes for trainers to get their equine athletes ready for the trackMan versus horse challenge - Can Michael Verney survive the training a horse goes through on a daily basis in preparation for the Cheltenham FestivalMichael Verney Today at 06:30The first thing that quickly passes through your mind as the body starts to ache is ‘how in Jaysus do horses do this on a daily basis and make it look so easy?’ An extra pair of legs probably helps!

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2026 10:02 UTC