How to get them fit enough to hunt???

[georgia1]

I am currently bringing a Welsh C (13.2 mare) back into work from 3months of being turned away. Did two weeks walking with her, two weeks of light trotting and now introduced a bit of schooling and some longer hacks with a bit of hill/canter work. What would you recomend doing with her now to get her fitness going?? I dont want to over do it, but really want to get her out hunting around Christmas time!!! Thanks

 

[LizzieJ]

Lots of hacking! Build up so that she can happily do a three how fast hack

 

[georgia1]

Thanks! And when would you suggest introducing some jumping?? she has the most amazing jump

 

[LizzieJ]

once they're cantering for two weeks

 

[AnnieM&M]

I'm doing the same thing with my cob, my vet and saddler said to do lots of road work as they're muscles work harder without the softer ground to absorb the step

 

[georgia1]

Will certainly be increasing the amount of road work then! Just have to hope this snow clears soon!!!!