Long reigning aids for rehab/cushings pony

[Horseperson432]

My 22 year old pony has recently been diagnosed with Cushings and is also recovering from a check ligament injury- we have just started walking and I am hoping to do a mix of riding and long reining.
Does anyone have any suggestions for aids I can use when long reining to help build top line? Unfortunately due to being out of work for a while (ligament injury) and the cushings he has a lot of muscle wastage over his back.
I will of course start with no aids until he is a little fitter but whilst I can only walk I still want to try and help him as much as possible- I equally don’t want to cause more issues than I am solving which I appreciate many aids can do so don’t want anything too harsh etc. or wondering if I’m better to just try and get him working properly…
Many thanks

 

[Nocturnal]

Do you mean gadgets? I would avoid, and instead focus on postural work and core strength exercises to encourage him to move correctly of his own accord.

 

[Midlifecrisis]

A pad , a roller and your long reins are all you need…some gentle hills, some undulating ground, some poles and some comfortable footwear for you and time will build top line.