I;m leasing a lovely 33" mare to show for the summer. She hasn't really done anything for the last two years or so, and had a baby before that, so she's got a pretty good belly on her and is obviously out of shape. I have a round pen I can use, and also a treadmill though she isn't trained to use the treadmill yet (her owner and I will try to get her going on that in the next few weeks). I'd like to fit her for halter and maybe jumping if she shows any interest/talent in that. I was thinking of starting out at 15 minutes in the round pen and increasing by 5 minutes each week. Does that sound reasonable, or should I start at 10 minutes? I live an hour away, so can probably only get out to work her two or three times a week, which I know isn't great.
Appreciate any info on getting her in shape. Thanks.
Appreciate any info on getting her in shape. Thanks.