Time off + fitness

[CC123]

After thinking my girl had ulcers, she has had a 6 week holiday for no reason haha- no ulcers
I lunged her yesterday (no aids, just bridle) to start bringing her back- the plan was a lot of walk work and some very light trotting, she had different plans and bombed off immediately which is fair enough
She’s been turned out 24/7 for most of this time off, and is quite active in the field.
I’m bringing her back into fitness now, she had no trouble cantering around on the lunge while I was repeatedly woahing her, but how long would you wait to trot, and then canter?
Thank you!!

 

[Jenko109]

Honestly, I probably wouldn't wait after six weeks.

I would however not be lunging and would be focusing more on plenty of hacking instead.

 

[LEC]

Horses hold fitness for 1 month. I would have an easier week and then return to normal.

 

[CC123]

Honestly, I probably wouldn't wait after six weeks.

I would however not be lunging and would be focusing more on plenty of hacking instead.

Yess, we went on a hack this afternoon and she was so good considering she can be nappy sometimes. It was just to gauge how she was feeling- explosive was the answer

 

[CC123]

Horses hold fitness for 1 month. I would have an easier week and then return to normal.

Perfect thank you

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Just crack on is what I would do.