Inhand hill work OR mounted hill work?

[LittleWelshPony]

What would be the best way to build muscle??
Walking up and down hills in hand, or hacking up and down hill whilst riding??
Need muscle on my C as quickly and efficiently as I possibly can 😊

 

[Shay]

Depends on whether they are fit enough to carry you! Muscle builds slowly so there is no truly quick answer for that - but if the horse is strong enough to carry you then do it in short bursts ridden at walk initially and build up from there. If the horse is not strong enough to carry you do it in hand.

 

[rara007]

I think inhand hill work would help me �� But not sure I could do enough in my current state to make much difference to a horse unless it was very weak.

 

[PorkChop]

Either will build muscle, however I would be able to ride a better pace and outline, so that would be my choice.

 

[AmyMay]

Either will build muscle, however I would be able to ride a better pace and outline, so that would be my choice.

Yes, ridden would be my preference too.