How to bring an older horse back into work + SNOW DAY!

How to bring an older horse back into work + SNOW DAY!
Oh baby, the weather finally cooperated letting me start the lengthy process of bringing Trin back into work (p.s. no one tell Trin I called her old). Here's to the slow and steady process of brining Trin back into work and building up her muscling the proper way. It's hard when it feels like everything else being posted is focused only on the upbringing of young horses, or the height of others competitive days...sometimes I feel like I'm all alone in my adventures with my own older horse. Now, I know that's not true, but sometimes it feels like it! So this progression of me bringing Trin back into work is for everyone of us that is figuring out how to do it with our aging ponies, and our mid-life crisis that are unfortunately occurring in our twenties!!!
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[@Lorke010]

How long did you work with her building up the muscles before riding her again??

[@EventerGirlProbs]

I did about month of ground/pole work with various exercises to keep it interesting and targeting different muscle groups. More recently I gave my younger horse a few months off ridden work this summer doing heaps of pole work. Created a vlog out of it all, which has a handful of really great pole exercises I use constantly; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpibcnmagbZnjsU (this is the link if you're curious)

[@CactusCowgirl]

Ahhh I really need to get my horse back into work also. I’m dreading it but you’ve honestly made it look not so bad! Love your vids❤️

[@EventerGirlProbs]

It's really not sooo bad!

[@isabellaaedwardss]

This was ace ! Loved the drone footage! What drone do you use ?

[@EventerGirlProbs]

Thank you! I use the DJI Spark

[@thisirishcobcan]

Did you find out what was going on with Trin? I’ve watched a few of your videos and there was definitely something going on. My horse has kissing spines. If you’re still struggling, please feel free to reach out. I had similar behavioural issues to yourself.

[@EventerGirlProbs]

Yes, you're eyes definitely don't deceive you! There was certainly more going on. I think it is very possible Trin has kissing spine, to what degree I couldn't say and have not had it diagnosed. I wish I had realized much earlier on in her career that this could be a possibility (that and younger me had poor saddle fit, which certainly never helped), but it hasn't been till the past few years that kissing spine has become so widely known. Unfortunately, kissing spine can only be confirmed through x-rays and I have not had access to a vet in the past two years with the ability to take back x-rays. That being said, I have dialed her work load waayyy back to where we only go on occasional hacks now and all are very low impact. This is due to her clearly being uncomfortable both in her back and in her joints, especially as she gets older! With our complete change in workload, type of rides, strengthening work, and much better tack set-ups; Trin is doing so much better and we've figured out the perfect mix to keep her as healthy and happy as possible!

[@thisirishcobcan]

@@EventerGirlProbs I think you’re an awesome horse owner. It takes a lot of compassion to do what you’re doing 💚. If I can be of any support, please reach out. I may be able to offer some support. My horse has kissing spines and behaved like Trin. I’ve had so many revelations.

[@thisirishcobcan]

@@EventerGirlProbs I’ve hit subscribe ☺️

[@traceypistorio9660]

I how long did you work her? I need to bring my 22 year old back.

[@EventerGirlProbs]

For the first week or two, on the days I did walk poles with her was for about 20min. Second week I also introduced a bit of low intensity lunging with raised trot poles (still for only about 20-25min per session).

[@ElusiveRides]

get ur Shetland a rug!

[@EventerGirlProbs]

He has a rug, but had ripped it severely right before the storm. However he also has free access to a warm and dry shelter with hay, but opted to hang out in the snow and ice instead.

[@Katherinekirbydressage]

The snow videos are gorgeous 😍great advice too!

[@ellieandralph1655]

Loved the snow videos! We never get enough snow where I am to get shots like that!

[@EventerGirlProbs]

This was the first time in YEARS we got any snow that actually covered the grass 😂