She told me that by the time my horse was warmed up most other horses she
sees have finished their workout. We then developed a workload to bring
the mare back. I think we have to work with our vets since they don't all
understand what endurance is.
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>Our vet has prescribed excercise to help strengthen the stifles of
>one of our horses (his words) who has had a vague stifle lameness.
>In addition, we will start cosequin. He wants us to ride some (VERY) small
>hills at a walk for 15 min, 5 days/week and build up to more as the
>horse "conditions" (and he KNOWS we ride endurance).
>
>15 min of riding those hills each day for the last week - no change
>in the horse except frustration! We haven't even finished what he
>considers a normal "warm up" and he's put back in the barn. The vet
>came out yesterday and was surprised that the horse wasn't tired,
>back sore, etc. from the <work> he's doing.
>
>WHAT DOES HE THINK WE NORMALLY DO? When we explained
>again our usual riding routine (15-30 miles 2-3 times/week), he blushed and
>suggested we bring the horse to a local facility to swim him at their next
>available opening. It's rather costly,quite a drive to get there, & I'm
>not sure
Truman Prevatt
Sarasota, FL