Equine veterinarian Melinda Freckleton, DVM, helps a reader with divided time develop a schedule to exercise her out-of-shape horses. Her guidance is worthy of social media posts and inclusion in e-newsletters.
Before you embark on any fitness program, make sure that each of your horses is sound and ready to ride. Is he healthy? Is he shod or trimmed appropriately?
Source: EQUUS, April 6, 2012. Link.
A good way to monitor your horse’s fitness level is by learning to take his pulse. You can then make notes of his heart rate before and after your workouts.