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[RC] Training Tips for Stifle - Val Nicoson

Does anyone have any training tips and/or suggestions
to ensure a stifle remains sound?  My mare has
recovered from a sprained stifle and has been back
under saddle since early September.  Should she stay
on flat land for a year or at what point would it be
OK to do gentle, easy hills with her?  I'm a little
phobic as I don't want to re-injure her.  
We have been riding easy due to the holidays but plan
to pick up the conditioning routine soon provided
weather permits.  Located in the midwest.
Would it be possible to do a couple easy LD rides with
her this coming season or should I wait until 2004? 
I'm talking about taking it at an easy pace...walk or
easy trot...and/or riding drag (have yet to do our
first LD).  
I know this sounds contradictory but I am admittedly
eager yet I continually worry about doing too much too
soon.  Any advice?  
Has anyone had a horse be able to do LDs (25's or
perhaps 50's) following a stifle sprain and how long
did it take to be able to do an LD afterwards?

Thanks,
Val

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