spamiad
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
after a little advice
i bought a 17yo welsh mare 15hh in February this year, not quite what i wanted in height or age, BUT, after having a bad accident last year i wanted something safe and reliable to go and have a bit of fun on for a few years, which despite covid I have done this year, i have done hunter trials xc and more hacking than i have ever done in my life, so despite the age and height she has ticked all my boxes.
Now she has come from a home who had her for ten years, they have done little of everything with her, but later years she did mainly endurance, and nothing at all last year.
I didn't expect to progress as quickly as i have this year, thinking when i bough her i would still be plodding round the lanes most of this year, but my injury has healed well and im doing everything.
i have done very little in the school with her, and i am very aware that i don't want to be doing too much of it to keep her joint's in good order, she is very fit and healthy, back and saddle have all been checked ( im religious about these things)
But i would really like to get her going a little better on the flat, and to try and build a little more top line as she has lost a little over the last couple of months, new saddle has been acquired and she has the last month off.
i dont want to achieve the Valego standard just enough to go and do a few prelim tests, now my physio has advised long reining to help build top line, which i have no problem in doing, are there any other exercises on the ground and ridden that could help? i would just like her to start stretching down, i have found this easier with many of the youngsters i have had, but i suppose i might be being a little lenient with her, having not had an older horse before, i dont want to overdo things
after a little advice
i bought a 17yo welsh mare 15hh in February this year, not quite what i wanted in height or age, BUT, after having a bad accident last year i wanted something safe and reliable to go and have a bit of fun on for a few years, which despite covid I have done this year, i have done hunter trials xc and more hacking than i have ever done in my life, so despite the age and height she has ticked all my boxes.
Now she has come from a home who had her for ten years, they have done little of everything with her, but later years she did mainly endurance, and nothing at all last year.
I didn't expect to progress as quickly as i have this year, thinking when i bough her i would still be plodding round the lanes most of this year, but my injury has healed well and im doing everything.
i have done very little in the school with her, and i am very aware that i don't want to be doing too much of it to keep her joint's in good order, she is very fit and healthy, back and saddle have all been checked ( im religious about these things)
But i would really like to get her going a little better on the flat, and to try and build a little more top line as she has lost a little over the last couple of months, new saddle has been acquired and she has the last month off.
i dont want to achieve the Valego standard just enough to go and do a few prelim tests, now my physio has advised long reining to help build top line, which i have no problem in doing, are there any other exercises on the ground and ridden that could help? i would just like her to start stretching down, i have found this easier with many of the youngsters i have had, but i suppose i might be being a little lenient with her, having not had an older horse before, i dont want to overdo things
