Pc2003
Well-Known Member
I’ve had my 2 yr old for 6 weeks now. He has settled nicely and is generally calm and uncomplicated. He lives with my other gelding in a 3 acre paddock and there are horses/ponies in other paddocks on all sides.
I have barely ridden last 6 weeks due to Xmas, weather, light etc but want to crack on again. It’s now light enough to ride in the morning. So do I leave my youngster out on his own when I ride (30 mins max initially couple times a week) with the other horses surrounding him... or do I stable him whilst I’m riding?
He is used to a stable but I feel a bit bad bringing him in for that as all the other horses will be out. I do turn them out separately and occasionally have turned the youngster out first. He seems okay ish, cantered about a bit but not manic. But that’s only been for 5 mins max as I get my other horse.
I have barely ridden last 6 weeks due to Xmas, weather, light etc but want to crack on again. It’s now light enough to ride in the morning. So do I leave my youngster out on his own when I ride (30 mins max initially couple times a week) with the other horses surrounding him... or do I stable him whilst I’m riding?
He is used to a stable but I feel a bit bad bringing him in for that as all the other horses will be out. I do turn them out separately and occasionally have turned the youngster out first. He seems okay ish, cantered about a bit but not manic. But that’s only been for 5 mins max as I get my other horse.