I ache, went on a hack but i was on foot.

[Vikki89]

Took all three horses on a hack today, as i currently have no saddle for Mystic my mum rode Mollie and led Mystic and I led Monty (3yr old).
They were all really good , only went for a short hack but did trot up part of a hill (me running) back to walk to pass a tractor cutting the hedge which Monty didn't even look at it plus i needed to get my breath back
So very pleased with today but now my knees and ankles are aching and i realised im not as fit/healthy as i thought i was when it comes to running.

 

[ladyearl]

I think you must use very different muscles to walk than to ride. I am a dog walker and rider and probably use both. I used to hack on foot beside my sister on her youngster when they first started out and it didn't bother me. But recently I was the rider and my (rider) friend was the walker and she was quite surprised at the work out it gave her event thoughI'd say she was a pretty fit person.

 

[DressageDiva1983]

i also hacked on foot today as it was a lovely day and my boy has a sore back and a tooth problem so cant be tacked up but can walk in hand for up to 30 mins. i was very proud of myself but i ache now too!

 

[Vikki89]

I do think walking/running uses different muscles and is more of a cardio work out, either that or i just have small lungs , i didn't ache at the time but was so out of breath.