Ziggy_
Well-Known Member
ok, so i posted a pic on here a few days ago asking what show classes my horse could do and everyone said "with more muscle, she could do riding horse / maybe LW hunter".
Anyone got suggestions for building topline and how long should it take to get her in show condition?
Compared to how she was when i first got her she has a lot of muscle, but needs a lot more...
Atm I lunge in side reins twice a week, school twice a week, jump (maiinly basic gridwork) once a week and hack on hills once a week.
Also I'm confused about what muscle they need for showing as opposed to other sports eg jumping/dressage. Obviously show horses look different but how do you get them to muscle up differently depending on what sport you do?
Sorry if i sound a bit dim, i'm a complete showing novice, i fancy giving it a go this summer cos i can use a pelham and i don't trust her in a snaffle so dressage is out of the question! She has nice, but not flashy paces and no obvious confirmation faults, and does go in a nice outline.
Anyone got suggestions for building topline and how long should it take to get her in show condition?
Compared to how she was when i first got her she has a lot of muscle, but needs a lot more...
Atm I lunge in side reins twice a week, school twice a week, jump (maiinly basic gridwork) once a week and hack on hills once a week.
Also I'm confused about what muscle they need for showing as opposed to other sports eg jumping/dressage. Obviously show horses look different but how do you get them to muscle up differently depending on what sport you do?
Sorry if i sound a bit dim, i'm a complete showing novice, i fancy giving it a go this summer cos i can use a pelham and i don't trust her in a snaffle so dressage is out of the question! She has nice, but not flashy paces and no obvious confirmation faults, and does go in a nice outline.