Best way to get him fit

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Beccahh

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hey :)
i hoping someone has some advice.the thing is i am very very lucky to own jack a 25year old gelding who i rescued 4years ago from a auction (long story of why i picked him)
anyway its been a hell of a journey with ups and lots of downs one of which was the fact i wont ever be able to ride him.nothing to do with his back or health simply hes been that badly abused and neglected somewhere down the line he turns into a nervose wreck and its dangerouse (was brought from the gypsys).so for a few months he's been a pet haha.
A friend recently brought me a form down with the vetran horse socity on it and all about there shows and mentiond how well jack looks for a 25year old.So iv decided to look into joining as he LOVES going out to shows and things like that.
what i need is somehelp getting him fit and working well.iv been told to try a pessoa on him and things like that so if anyone knows any ways to muscle him up:)
it also gives him something to do as i dont think he likes being brought in and put out everyday with no change
anyone have any experiance aswell with these shows ?
again it is just somthing for jack to do we wont qual for olimpia haha (then again ...)
x
 
I'd just do in-hand walks in lunging gear - ie,side reins etc to encourage a gentle outline.

I wouldn't personally lunge him/overly work him in a pessoa etc as I'd be rather worried about stressing his joints even more at his age.

Good luck :)
 
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