LouiseG
Well-Known Member
Hey folks,
Can anyone recommend a good plan for bringing my horse back into work? He was on 2 weeks box rest following a soft tissue injury in his hind quarters which has resolved. We have just done a week of walking for about 20 minutes at a time in straight lines and hacks. Last night rode him 30 minutes with a few trots here and there. All good on straight lines but trotting round the corners of the school he was VERY stiff and would not bend at all. He is not using his back end at the moment either, the physio has suggested a 6 week plan with lots of lateral exercises and poles. Can anyone recommend a particular routine with anything specific to follow over the next few weeks to help him? He is a very green 5 year old who hasn't done much in the way of lateral work but this is what I think we need to be focusing on.
Thanks in advance!!
Can anyone recommend a good plan for bringing my horse back into work? He was on 2 weeks box rest following a soft tissue injury in his hind quarters which has resolved. We have just done a week of walking for about 20 minutes at a time in straight lines and hacks. Last night rode him 30 minutes with a few trots here and there. All good on straight lines but trotting round the corners of the school he was VERY stiff and would not bend at all. He is not using his back end at the moment either, the physio has suggested a 6 week plan with lots of lateral exercises and poles. Can anyone recommend a particular routine with anything specific to follow over the next few weeks to help him? He is a very green 5 year old who hasn't done much in the way of lateral work but this is what I think we need to be focusing on.
Thanks in advance!!