Fitness Plan

[FlyingCircus]

Is there anywhere that exists that will help me a create a fitness plan for a horse returning to work from colic surgery?

Ideally I'd like somewhere/someone who I could discuss progress with to see how we need to further tailor the plan.

Any instructors/trainers/vets I know don't really offer this, and whilst I'm capable of making up a plan myself, it might not be optimum and I also enjoy the being held accountable aspect of regular catch ups.

 

[I'm Dun]

I'd be talking to my physio. You will need to go slow and do some work to strengthen core muscles, so they'd be best placed to advise I would think.

 

[Hackback]

I'm surprised your vet doesn't advise you. I had a very prescriptive plan emailed by my vets, but that was following lameness treatment. Maybe they don't offer the same for colic surgery?

I hope your horse is recovering well.

 

[ponynutz]

I'd also ask vet, physio if you have one, and as a last resort your instructor might have seen a similar situation before and could advise (and help you with it).

 

[SEL]

I found ACPAT physios better than the vets for a plan providing they'd got the full picture from the vet.

 

[FlyingCircus]

My vets instructions only lasted until she comes off pen rest, 8 weeks (if all goes well) after surgery.

A physio is a good shout. Will see what mine says!

I do much better with a defined plan, as find the structure helpful and a plan means I stress less I general! Really want to make sure she has the right muscles to support her going forward.