Building topline and muscle...

[paddypat123]

My Connie X TB gelding is 8 but quite green and very leggy (you would think he is about 6) . I have been riding him for just less than a year.I event him at 80-90.
He lacks some topline on his neck and quarters. What schooling exercises do you recommend to build up the hind quarters?

I've been suggested - lots of cantering, lunging in the Pessoa, lots of transitions, walking up hills and feeding more chaff! What works for you? Schooling idea needed?

 

[littleshetland]

Always keep him 'soft' and feel for him pushing himself along, not pulling. Hill work is good too, but keeping him soft will help massively. good luck! A good trainer that will give you good advice as well.

 

[Goldenstar]

Although a sceptic at first I was impressed when I used myoplast on my horse .
It's a supplement which combined with the correct work increases muscle bulk .
I would use it again on a weak horse .