Ceriann
Well-Known Member
We are 4 months post medial branch (left hind) injury diagnosis and 12 weeks into barefoot transition. We got all clear to get back on again after a really positive 12 week scan but with one thing and another we’ve this is only our second week of ridden work. We’re doing 15 minutes hacking - walk only (I’ve trotted tiny amounts to get away from flies) and then walked in hand for another 20 mins. She’s booted to ride (she was sore when I rode bfoot initially). I have as much time as it takes and I’ve written off any arena work this year. My plan is to build up by adding 5 minutes a week to the hack adding short amounts of trot only. No canter work until I get the next ok from vet in September. Does this sound right or should I push on a little more (we’ve been told hacking only at this stage) She’s an absolute angel given no ridden work since end of last year - doesn’t change if we turn for home (our circular route is about 40 mins) which is making me a very happy owner after all the problems.