Ridecamp: RE: [RC] Horse size, Rider Size, weight, trivia, training and observations

Between 18 months and 30 months the horse is capable of laying down more bone than at any other time in its life. Lots of LSD as a pony horse is the best thing you could do for your Irish Sport horse.

Alison A. Farrin
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  I know with our 2 y.o.
> Irish Sport horse, he's going to be around 16 h and he's as tall as some
of
> the other horses in the field.  Another year he will look grown up, but
> still be developing.  
> Charles

I agree totally, as it seems lunging on a circle would put a lot of stress
on the joints. Personally , I see no reason for the lunging either.  What
would be much more effective is ponying from another horse, or driving.
With either, you can work on voice commands.  But I sure would do something
for exercise!  Mild exercise will help develop those joints and balance.
Taking him out in the world will help too.
Karen


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