How unfit will she be?

[Sharonr]

My pony has been fit as a fiddle as have been doing hunter trials on her this year.

She's been lame for almost 2 weeks due to farrier issues but has been sorted out now and is now coming right again. I intend to get back on board at the end of next week, all going well, but don't know how unfit she will now be after the time off.

How slowly should I take it. Anyone able to give a timetable of how quick or slow I should take things. We have lots of hills where I am so this will no doubt help. I'm hoping to do next hunter trials at end of July!!

Thanks for any advice.

 

[L&M]

It usually takes 3 weeks before they start to lose any major fitness - you should be fine for end of July.

When it snows our hunters often have a few weeks off and after a week back in work are ready for hunting again.

 

[Sharonr]

Thank you Sidney!!

Was hoping she wouldn't lose it too quickly!!