by xena_n_joss » Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:18 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If you are planning to lunge after, I would keep the actual ride shorter itself, because like you said, you dont want to be hard on her joints. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Lunging wont strain her joints. Lunging her properly to get her back into shape is actually easier on the horse then with a rider. And I really think cantering on the lunge line will be most beneficial for your situation. Because in order for a horse to use its back and go properly it must be comfortable in the pace. And getting her to canter on her own will help her find her own balance. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I think you will notice when she is on glucosamine that there is an improvement as well. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
When something goes wrong in a show, it's actually the best time because you learn from it. You ask yourself 'what can I do better?' When everything goes OK, you don't ask yourself that question --- ANKY