exercises for old horses

[oldhorses98]

hi all I share 20 year old horse and a 18 year old horse and I am looking for some new exercises to try.
henry (20 year old) is a bit stiff in the hind legs but is very clever he does all 3 gaits with no problems
sonny (18 year old) has arthritis n his back leg but he still enjoys jumping but due to the yard rules I can only do flat work unless there is some one else there.
this is why I need some thing else as I would like to do some thing different to that I can do with them
thank you
oldhorses98

 

[Charliepony]

What about some trick training like spanish walk, back up on voice command etc? i always love just playing with my lot loose in the arena.

 

[Goldenstar]

Pole work is great for oldies .

 

[Red-1]

I also love teaching my boy new tricks. He has learned to have flags waved over him, go over plastic, even fetch sticks like a dog (did this with clicker). I enjoy these imaginative sessions as much as riding. My horse loves to try to work out what new behaviour I am "shaping", he comes alive.

 

[oldhorses98]

thank you for the suggestions I will try them all