Bringing horse back into work

[samhorse]

Hi guys. I'm bringing my 13year old cob back into work after about 9months off. He has lost all his muscle and I just wondered what you guys would do to bring him back. I have my own plan and I do know what I'm doing I'm just interested in what you guys would do / feed. He wasn't injured or anything I didn't have time to ride or the facilities this winter.

 

[Ranyhyn]

As far as work is concerned I always do 2 weeks of everything, 2 weeks of just walk, two weeks introducing trot on good ground etc etc.

I always leave time for a bit of variety - ie you may need to trot off a fresh horse in the walk phase etc but always making sure its on good ground and only for a short period.

As for food I don't pretend to be any kind of expert and have always had good doers - so I don't feed until they are fit and then only to give vitamins and minerals..