We have agreed to loan a highland gelding , he is very calm and has been used for riding school with previous owners. Current owner has done a lot with him,shows, fun rides .
Also stunning to look at and very sweet , gentle pony.
We are planning on hacking , fun rides, I'm sharing him with my 9 yr old nervous niece.
, he is 20 years old, appears to be in good health, is currently shod.he looks like he is stiff , turning at a gate. E.g.,
Owner has not been riding much so he is unfit and needs to lose some weight.
He's used to being out most of the time in field with field shelter.
He's not currently on any supplements, has a little feed.
Any advice in getting him back into fitness gently?
My first thoughts are joint supplement to help with the stiffness, and to try him barefoot,
He's very sturdy , hooves look great, I'm big fan of barefoot .
Also for him to be out as much as possible to help with the stiffness.
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Highland pony on loan, advice please
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Blueskytoday · 13/09/2018 13:11
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