Dark Nights!

[VixieTrix]

Just after some tips on exercising my boy as he is getting older and holding his weight well I also just want to keep his interest. I am a bit stuck because we don't have a school :S

How do you guys manage with no school?

Thanks xxxx

 

[MrVelvet]

How old is your boy? Im assuming he's ridden?

I don't have a school either . I have an unbroken 3 yr old who began his groundwork this summer - but now will probably have the winter off due to weather and wet field except for a few inhand outings. I also have a happy hacker - who does just that! We just concentrate on lateral work whilst hacking - leg yielding round cars, turns on forehand/haunches etc. I think she listens more to such exercises when out hacking instead of in a school (which bores her stupid!)

 

[Carolina24]

I have the same issue and tend to lunge in a field twice a week then ride out at the weekend but only when I have time - trying to manage every other day for some form of exercise - also just walking round obstacles and grooming is helpful to keep the bond established.

 

[VixieTrix]

I have the same issue and tend to lunge in a field twice a week then ride out at the weekend but only when I have time - trying to manage every other day for some form of exercise - also just walking round obstacles and grooming is helpful to keep the bond established.

Agree!!! We back on to some lanes that are totally blocked off from cars so i know its dark but i may try and walk him / ride bareback around these for say 15 mins here and there. And yes he is ridden but by some girls, they can't ride in the week tho :/ I do love grooming him and fussing about with him too Its this warm weather keeping the weight on!! It's good but panicking a bit now lol. And thanks for the tips Mr Velvet xx