Getting Fit to Show in-hand!!!

[winchester]

Anyone got any tips to show in-hand??

I showed my stallion at Bucks County last year and couldnt walk for 3 weeks after because of the pains in my legs!! He went Champion so was definately worth it - but oh the pain!!!!

Next one is in three weeks time and the ring is treble the size!!! What was i thinking!!!

Any ideas to help my legs - should i start running - or someone suggested swimming....

Help!!!

 

[Gillzy]

Swimming is a great way to get fit. Its not weather dependant and much easier on your joints

 

[Kub]

Winchester - I feel your pain!! I've got a coblet who's strides are far bigger than mine and I get uber puffed out after a couple of minutes! I'm giving cycling a go, hoping it will help, but I'd be interested in what peeps suggest

 

[Biscuit]

hehe if I were to show my wb mare in hand I reckon I might need to talk my OH into doing it. I am only 5.1" and would find it very hard to keep up lol

Perhaps it may help you to walk/job a similar distance - basically practice the type of "running" you will be doing on the day. Start off walking the first week, then jog slowly at first?