hannah9000
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and just looking for some general advice -
I've been enquiring about a 9yr old 16hh TB ex-racehorse who is up for full loan. He sounds spot-on for what I want but there's one thing that I'm slightly apprehensive about. The owner said that he has his back checked every six months as his topline is weak and needs constant maintaining. I'd be able to school him once a week/fortnight and i'd be out with him everyday except Tuesdays!
Would a once a week schooling session be enough? I'm also willing to try supplements etc and do everything I can that could help.
I've seen videos of him jumping 3ft fences, the owner says that due to a fall last year she won't jump him over 2'6 now to be on the safe side, which is fine as i'm not looking to do SJ. I'd like to do hunter trials and XC, but would his back be ok for this?
I'm new to the forum and just looking for some general advice -
I've been enquiring about a 9yr old 16hh TB ex-racehorse who is up for full loan. He sounds spot-on for what I want but there's one thing that I'm slightly apprehensive about. The owner said that he has his back checked every six months as his topline is weak and needs constant maintaining. I'd be able to school him once a week/fortnight and i'd be out with him everyday except Tuesdays!
Would a once a week schooling session be enough? I'm also willing to try supplements etc and do everything I can that could help.
I've seen videos of him jumping 3ft fences, the owner says that due to a fall last year she won't jump him over 2'6 now to be on the safe side, which is fine as i'm not looking to do SJ. I'd like to do hunter trials and XC, but would his back be ok for this?