Define 'Light Work'

[Bettyboo222]

We have decided that I am only going to lightly ride Ted from now on just to keep him ticking over inbetween driving. However what does this mean, does this mean no canter ? or trot ?

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[be positive]

I dont know Ted or his capabilities but to me light work means hacking,up to 1 hour [ish] with a short trots/canters or some easy schooling with no sustained trot or canter work .
This 3or4 times a week would keep a horse reasonably fit without being too demanding.Most horses only do light to medium levels of work.

 

[Bettyboo222]

Ted is a shetland pony, he is being broken to drive. I am 5ft, 7 and weigh 8 stone, I rode him a few weeks back but had to stop as he was getting footy because he was barefoot

 

[Dizzydancer]

in that case i would do a small amount of trot but only on soft/forgiving ground. I wouldnt canter him when you ride. if you want to get rid of energy get him on lunge.

 

[be positive]

Ted is a shetland pony, he is being broken to drive. I am 5ft, 7 and weigh 8 stone, I rode him a few weeks back but had to stop as he was getting footy because he was barefoot

In that case not as much as I said before.
Some trotting on soft ground and probably 20 mins 2/3 times a week.You could then build up if he is coping well.

 

[Echo Bravo]

To me light work is short periods of walk with the odd trot, liking going for a hack for 1/2 hour 2/3 times a week.

 

[Bettyboo222]

Thank you, it is just to keep him going and to stop him 'forgetting' his manners with the kids