Bringing a PONY MARE back into work. please help

[welshpony216]

Hi everyone, my pony had surgery and was on stall rest for about 2 months. She is normally very insecure, and spooky, with long lasting (how do I put this) spurts of energy. I will be able to ride again on the week of thanksgiving. We have never been in this situation before, other then when she came, but she was fit then. I guess what I am trying to say, is that I dont know how to burn off her energy, while keeping her calm and not doing to much as she is very unfit.

 

[AmyMay]

Is she now turned out?

 

[welshpony216]

yes she is.

 

[windand rain]

If she is turned out walk is the best pace a brisk walk is better than any other exercise. If still stabled walk in hand before riding

 

[welshpony216]

She is hand walked for 20 to 30 minutes each day sorry I forgot to mention it. I will definitely hand walk before riding.

 

[windand rain]

Time to ride the walk making sure it is active but controlled a proper 4 beat walk for at least a couple of weeks extending the time as she gets fitter dont proceed too quickly