MissSBird
Well-Known Member
Hey guys
Having made the decision that Barnaby should hunt this year, I've been trying to get him fitter. He was already being worked 6 days a week and RC club fit, but wasn't going to last a full on day! Having chatted to the girl on the yard who events I've been doing this by gradually increasing the distance of our hacks, and introducing longer periods of canter in the nice large field we have access too.
I'm noticing, however, that whenever I do this long canter the next day I'm getting a really sore back. Did some yesterday and now I've woken up in quite a bit of pain. I can move around ok, but I don't think I'll be able to do anything too strenuous.
As the only thing changing about my ride is the fact it's 2 point position rather than more upright, I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience? Or can think of why this should happen to me? It makes no sense!
Having made the decision that Barnaby should hunt this year, I've been trying to get him fitter. He was already being worked 6 days a week and RC club fit, but wasn't going to last a full on day! Having chatted to the girl on the yard who events I've been doing this by gradually increasing the distance of our hacks, and introducing longer periods of canter in the nice large field we have access too.
I'm noticing, however, that whenever I do this long canter the next day I'm getting a really sore back. Did some yesterday and now I've woken up in quite a bit of pain. I can move around ok, but I don't think I'll be able to do anything too strenuous.
As the only thing changing about my ride is the fact it's 2 point position rather than more upright, I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience? Or can think of why this should happen to me? It makes no sense!