lucky7
Well-Known Member
Cob lives out 24/7, field is on a hill, she is a very good weight, shes wintered out very well. Been out of work for a good year to mature. Now 5 yrs old. Has grown a bit and filled out lots.
Started riding her approx 2 weeks ago - she has had 3 days off in this period, been hacking out up 2 long fairly steep hills (only route we can go!) 30 mins walk only, came back into work much stronger and very keen, really walking out. First few days she was a bit puffy (breathe wise) now she comes back without puffing and could easily do more.
Planning to introduce trotting this week, however due to the time we hack its a bit slippy for road trotting so will use the school (bit frosty at 630am!). Was thinking of doing some very light schooling for 20 mins at walk and a few circuits of trot.
Will do the sessions every 3rd day for 10 days, hacking inbetween a little furthur this time, maybe 45 mins, trotting on soft ground ie the bridleway if its not solid/frozen). Then gradually build up to cantering after another 2/3 weeks. Then take it from there regarding further exercise.
Does this sound okay? i don't want her doing herself an injury due to rushing her back into trotting work and schooling too soon?
Whats your routine?
Started riding her approx 2 weeks ago - she has had 3 days off in this period, been hacking out up 2 long fairly steep hills (only route we can go!) 30 mins walk only, came back into work much stronger and very keen, really walking out. First few days she was a bit puffy (breathe wise) now she comes back without puffing and could easily do more.
Planning to introduce trotting this week, however due to the time we hack its a bit slippy for road trotting so will use the school (bit frosty at 630am!). Was thinking of doing some very light schooling for 20 mins at walk and a few circuits of trot.
Will do the sessions every 3rd day for 10 days, hacking inbetween a little furthur this time, maybe 45 mins, trotting on soft ground ie the bridleway if its not solid/frozen). Then gradually build up to cantering after another 2/3 weeks. Then take it from there regarding further exercise.
Does this sound okay? i don't want her doing herself an injury due to rushing her back into trotting work and schooling too soon?
Whats your routine?