RaYandFinn
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone
I've just started helping a lady at my yard bring her pony back into work.
Said pony is hugely overweight. So much so that she's struggling under saddle as her movement is restricted. I've agreed to ride her (walking only) 2/3 times a week to break up her routine and owner will lunge her more briskly the other days.
Does this sound sensible? I'm also wondering about a bareback pad for riding atm as her saddle really doesn't fit well. I'm not keen on them on the whole, but just initially while her weight comes off, it might be more comfortable for me and her?
Just to add she's on restricted grazing and no feed.
Regan
I've just started helping a lady at my yard bring her pony back into work.
Said pony is hugely overweight. So much so that she's struggling under saddle as her movement is restricted. I've agreed to ride her (walking only) 2/3 times a week to break up her routine and owner will lunge her more briskly the other days.
Does this sound sensible? I'm also wondering about a bareback pad for riding atm as her saddle really doesn't fit well. I'm not keen on them on the whole, but just initially while her weight comes off, it might be more comfortable for me and her?
Just to add she's on restricted grazing and no feed.
Regan