melbournesunrise
Well-Known Member
Just had a run of (minor) bad luck with my horse, resulting in about 4 weeks of box rest. He's gone out in the field today, thankfully! Normally he's out in the field all day every day, bar a couple of hours every morning for breakfast and hay.
It just got me wondering how quickly horses lose fitness in box rest circumstances? And how quickly would they regain it on 24 hour turnout? Obviously will not be doing anything drastic with him any time soon, but I'm curious...
TIA
It just got me wondering how quickly horses lose fitness in box rest circumstances? And how quickly would they regain it on 24 hour turnout? Obviously will not be doing anything drastic with him any time soon, but I'm curious...
TIA