Over thinking planning

[doodle]

So technically I can get back on Robin on Friday. I am planning to judge by the weather and wait for a nicer day. I had thought about “lunging” him but meaning by that having him on end of lunge line while we walk round arena for 5 mins to see how he moves and reacts to tack. Then get on and go for a short wander down the road and back up then maybe round the back of the yard where it is stoney and he was lowering his head at the start of issues.

Being a hock issue and a not ideal school I would rather stay out of there. I am slightly anxious getting on as don’t want dumped so school less likely than react. But issues were shown out hacking not in the school. Getting back on him is a gauge as to how he is rather than a rehab plan.

Ideas?

 

[conniegirl]

I would get on him in the school the first time, you are less likely to do damage walking in a less than ideal school than them potentially dumping you on a hack and ending up going god knows where at unknown speeds!

 

[Flicker]

When I have had hocks done, vet advice has always been quiet hacks to start off with. If you have a quiet lane and someone can walk with you this might be a good option?

 

[meleeka]

I’d just take him in the school. I can’t see the harm if you are only walking. I’d probably lead him round for a while (or get someone else to lead while you look) then get straight on and just walk round on a loose rein. The school will be safer if you are unsure.

 

[Roxylola]

Am I right that your hacking issues were more from fast work? As he's not been off that long, and as it's hocks I'd just get out for a walk. Ideally on a circular route if possible and preferably tracks rather than open fields. If your surface is very good and not at all deep or uneven I might consider the arena but my choice would be to hack

 

[SEL]

Mine was off for ages with a suspensory problem (still not fixed). I did a few laps in hand round the school just to check she wasn't going to have a wobbly with the saddle on then got on in the school. One of her pre-diagnosis antics was rodeo displays so I decided I'd rather have a soft landing.

She didn't put a foot wrong so we went for a mooch down the lane.

 

[doodle]

Am I right that your hacking issues were more from fast work? As he's not been off that long, and as it's hocks I'd just get out for a walk. Ideally on a circular route if possible and preferably tracks rather than open fields. If your surface is very good and not at all deep or uneven I might consider the arena but my choice would be to hack

Not really. First time was cantering but the other 2 times was walking.

I think I will get on in the school and walk a few laps first. He is definitely feeling better in himself!

 

[Flicker]

My experience is that behaviour improves when pain is managed so it is very likely he will be absolutely fine.

 

[Annagain]

Do you have friend with a quiet, sensible, reliable horse you can go out with? If so I think I'd opt for some quiet hacks with them to start off.

 

[holeymoley]

Straight lines! Stay out of the arena, bad surfaces and circles don't do them any favours especially if they are recovering. Mine had 7 months box rest and I done 1 month in hand walks in straight lines(as well as I could, luckily we had 2 long avenues to go up and down) and then I brought him back in to work gradually again doing straight lines before introducing trot work, you guessed it, in straight lines.