Exercise

dcrivers · 08-30-07, 03:24 AM

How much exercise does a horse need? Do they need to be ridden on a regular basis? Or does running around in a pasture provide them with enough exercise?

QuarterHorses · 08-31-07, 01:00 AM

How much exercise do you need? It depends. If you are going to run a very long race, you should exercise everyday. Same with a horse. If you're going to be competing with your horse, you should work with them almost everyday. It builds their muscles and makes them look great.

Another side of this is mental. I found that my horses love to get out and see new things. Check out what is down around the corner, or over the hill. A pasture is better than just a stall, but even stuck in a pasture can be hard on a horse. A horse likes to be challenged both physically and mentally.

Gizmo · 08-31-07, 08:07 AM

I think it all depends on what you are going to do with the horse. My little daugther rides her four times a week, sometimes two extra times in teh weekend. That is enough for the horse at this stage, because the stable has a huge area where the horse can run free when we are not riding her.

08-30-07, 03:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
dcrivers Member Join Date: 08-10-07 Posts: 35	Exercise How much exercise does a horse need? Do they need to be ridden on a regular basis? Or does running around in a pasture provide them with enough exercise?

08-31-07, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
QuarterHorses Member Join Date: 08-11-07 Posts: 63	How much exercise do you need? It depends. If you are going to run a very long race, you should exercise everyday. Same with a horse. If you're going to be competing with your horse, you should work with them almost everyday. It builds their muscles and makes them look great. Another side of this is mental. I found that my horses love to get out and see new things. Check out what is down around the corner, or over the hill. A pasture is better than just a stall, but even stuck in a pasture can be hard on a horse. A horse likes to be challenged both physically and mentally. __________________ Quarter Horses, nothing is better!

08-31-07, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gizmo Member Join Date: 08-12-07 Posts: 22	I think it all depends on what you are going to do with the horse. My little daugther rides her four times a week, sometimes two extra times in teh weekend. That is enough for the horse at this stage, because the stable has a huge area where the horse can run free when we are not riding her. __________________ Just dont let this guy make you coffee

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