Bringing on up to work

[my_horse_zinc]

Hi

Advice please on bringing my horse up to work.

Zinc is 15yrs. I dont think he had been doing much for the past few years. He is still a bit thin but I am feeding him up and riding him a bit.

I would like to get him up to work for pony club, which starts in about 2 months. How long should I ride him for and doing what?

There are hills on my grazing (variaties of slope) and many people canter/gallop their horses up to strengthen them up. He doesnt have much muscle and I want to strengthen him up.

Thankyou in advance!!

[sheryl]

Hi,
I would start with 20 mins, and then work up to 1 hour after a month. I wouldn't worry about the hill work for about 4 - 6 weeks. It may be too much to begin with:)