New pony - advice sought!

[allyj]

Hello all!

I've just signed a part loan agreement for a new pony! yaaaaaaaaay!
He's a 12 year old 14.2hh dales x, who's a little on the chubby side and quite unfit. Can you give me some tips to lose weight whilst hacking? I know the usual things like hills and that, but my hacking is quite flat due to where we are in the country so just wondered what you guys do?

Thanks very much!

 

[Rileyboy]

Hello all!

I've just signed a part loan agreement for a new pony! yaaaaaaaaay!
He's a 12 year old 14.2hh dales x, who's a little on the chubby side and quite unfit. Can you give me some tips to lose weight whilst hacking? I know the usual things like hills and that, but my hacking is quite flat due to where we are in the country so just wondered what you guys do?

Thanks very much!

Lots of trottin split up with walking, walking uses all their muscles but we normaly walk then trot for a good few minutes before walking again.

 

[Rosiejazzandpia]

Walking and trotting. Canter where its flat. Pop over little natural jumps and have a good time!