Winters100
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
I am trying to figure out a good way to quickly exercise 3 horses without riding. 2 are very fit, 1 is in progress, and they are all turned out together.
Unfortunately I am off games with a broken hand, probably for 2 months, and since I will be reliant on getting lifts to the yard my time there will be considerably less than usual. Hence I am wondering is there a way to exercise 3 at once. They are used to working together as I often ride 1 and lead the others at all paces.
They can go to the carousel once a day, but they need to move twice, and it needs to be proper exercise, not just plodding along in hand.
Any good ideas for us? I was thinking to loose school the 3 together, but have never tried this. Good idea or not?
In 2 weeks it will be less crucial as one of the pros will be back and I can pay to have them ridden 3 or 4 times a week, and figure something out for the other days, but in the meantime I don't want them just wandering around the paddock eating!
Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you!
I am trying to figure out a good way to quickly exercise 3 horses without riding. 2 are very fit, 1 is in progress, and they are all turned out together.
Unfortunately I am off games with a broken hand, probably for 2 months, and since I will be reliant on getting lifts to the yard my time there will be considerably less than usual. Hence I am wondering is there a way to exercise 3 at once. They are used to working together as I often ride 1 and lead the others at all paces.
They can go to the carousel once a day, but they need to move twice, and it needs to be proper exercise, not just plodding along in hand.
Any good ideas for us? I was thinking to loose school the 3 together, but have never tried this. Good idea or not?
In 2 weeks it will be less crucial as one of the pros will be back and I can pay to have them ridden 3 or 4 times a week, and figure something out for the other days, but in the meantime I don't want them just wandering around the paddock eating!
Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you!