I have 8 weeks left before the horses go on an extended stay to Wales and I go on honeymoon to New Zealand. In that 8 weeks I’d like to get Estrid back up and running so that she’s a bit stronger and fitter going into a winter break. She’s already had 6 weeks off to let an injury settle after she haphazardly ran through some fencing. She hasn’t lost too much fitness but she’d definitely looking more podge than hench.
I’m starting with two weeks of just walk and then I’ll introduce a small amount of trot and build it up week from week for the following 6 weeks. But ultimately our training will remain about 50% walk, 50% trot at the 8 week mark but we’ll do more time in the saddle and hopefully spend a lot of time on some hills and exploring some more varied terrain.
We’ll start with linear work for the first 3 weeks and then I’ll start introducing more circular, acceleration and change of direction stuff as she get’s stronger. But really I just want to go on nice autumn hacks with my pony and enjoy my favourite season.
On another note, my livery has space for someone with 1-3 horses, near Draycott in the clay if anyone would be interested in joining me!
Beth Endurance 