charlotte0916
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
My 5yr old is currently on box rest/walk work having been kicked 4 weeks ago. I’ve just been told she has to have another 6 weeks to help subsequent bone chips settle, with walk work and turnout in a stable sized pen possible. The idea is she can do things to stay sane but must stay in walk.
I’m hoping people might have some bright ideas of bits of ground work possible in halt/walk to keep her very big brain somewhat occupied?
She came to me with limited ground manners (leading her was an extreme sport) and we’ve since improved that so she now leads like a dog, stops on a voice command and largely waits quietly when asked. I’m in the process of teaching her to ‘park’ quietly without being held too and little bits (2 steps at a time) of leg yielding when we potter around the arena.
Also asking her to move back which she will do with resistance (mare stare and often thinks about nipping) so tips for improving that one also welcome.
More suggestions keenly welcomed!
My 5yr old is currently on box rest/walk work having been kicked 4 weeks ago. I’ve just been told she has to have another 6 weeks to help subsequent bone chips settle, with walk work and turnout in a stable sized pen possible. The idea is she can do things to stay sane but must stay in walk.
I’m hoping people might have some bright ideas of bits of ground work possible in halt/walk to keep her very big brain somewhat occupied?
She came to me with limited ground manners (leading her was an extreme sport) and we’ve since improved that so she now leads like a dog, stops on a voice command and largely waits quietly when asked. I’m in the process of teaching her to ‘park’ quietly without being held too and little bits (2 steps at a time) of leg yielding when we potter around the arena.
Also asking her to move back which she will do with resistance (mare stare and often thinks about nipping) so tips for improving that one also welcome.
More suggestions keenly welcomed!
