best way to build topline- exercises and feed ?

[throwawayaccount]

i've switched physios and my new one is fantastic. she's advised my gelding is lacking topline and i'm wondering how to build it up?

we're going to spend the next few weeks just hacking as he is due the chiro at the end of june.

he's currently fed on
allen & page fast fibre
dengie mollasses free chaff
msm
cortaflex
max-gut health

i'm thinking of switching to baileys no.4 but just wondering if anyone else has any tips?

Thankyou xx

ETA- he's 17 hands and is a warmblood x thoroughbred. 11 years old.

 

[paddi22]

raised pole work in walk in hand is fantastic for building strength and top line. there are great websites and webinars on this if you google. Also hacking up hills. Also maybe get a dressage trainer to watch you ride, and give tips on correct muscle building work when on board.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

https://www.yourhorse.co.uk/horse-riding-training/easy-ways-to-build-topline/

 

[Highmileagecob]

Lots of walking, allow head carriage to drop, walking up hills.....oh - and please make sure the saddle is not blocking the shoulder so that he can stride out. No quick fix, unfortunately, but very rewarding watching the changes. Good luck!

 

[Birker2020]

Here you are - a link to my story and what I did to get topline and improve core strength and progress photos of before and after

https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/lari-update-pictures.812997/

 

[Tarragon]

Hacking and Hills

 

[Leandy]

Correct schoolwork and yes, hillwork. Hacking generally will only work if you encourage the horse into a correct frame and don't just slop around on a loose rein.

 

[Stacey_xo]

Lunging and riding over poles/raised poles, trotwork over poles, long and low work, power walking up hill and trotting down hill, gymnastic jumping/grid work.

 

[AUB]

I’ve had several outgrowing their saddles during rehab because a lot of long hacks in (a nice forward) walk really build topline.