Well I've been getting Rizer to Longe - something he picked up in two days It's not perfect, but heck I'll take it! I've only been longing him for a couple of minutes each way. I'm not sure how long is a good time, because I obviously don't want to stress his joints out - common sense tells me to go light on him because in the stock horse world there are 4 year olds receiving hock injections >.< Do not want joint problems! My question is, how long can I longe him at a trot - safely? And are there any other exercises I can add in for him? He usually does a pretty good job of running around his pen for 5-10 minutes, being a typical foal. But then the rest of the day is spent grazing. Here's his schedule:
8 AM - Feeding
8:30 - Noon - Turn out
Noon - 4 - Stalled w/ Hay
4 - 8 - Turnout Again.
8 PM - Dinner.
Trying to keep him in the pen while it's in shade since it's been so hot here.
8 AM - Feeding
8:30 - Noon - Turn out
Noon - 4 - Stalled w/ Hay
4 - 8 - Turnout Again.
8 PM - Dinner.
Trying to keep him in the pen while it's in shade since it's been so hot here.
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