LS1993
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Well at the risk of you having to hit yourself in the face again, I too will say that this seems to be too quick an increase in his work load for a five year old. I would also question the ability of the YO if she didn't notice an open girth gall!
This young horse is likely to end up soured if this regime continues IMO
It wasn't meant as a long term regime tbh, more one just to wear him out before he gets into a normal less intensive routine again as he is one of those youngsters with unlimited energy. We try and turn him out everyday for as long as possible.
I won't criticise the yard owner as she's only been riding him for a few days and it was in a very hard to see position. It was only because I was looking at an old gall he had over the summer just to see what colour the hair had grown back that I noticed it. She does a great job with him and really gives him the attention and fuss he needs.