Whats considered the proper exercise routine for a stabled horse?
Consider your horses age and conditioning before doing any work. Begin with a warm up walk or trot your horse on a lead. Be certain all tack and equipment is clean and fits well. Ride at a walk or trot for at least 20 minutes before other work. Cold weather requires a longer warm up. Cool off at the walk the last mile home on the trail, the last 15-20 minutes of your arena work. Remove all tack. In cold weather cover your horse with a cooler and let them have a small amount of water. Do not water or feed him until he’s completely cooled off. If it’s hot, hose him down and walk him until cooled. Never put your horse in his stall if he’s sweating and breathing heavy. Hand walk him on a lead indoors or out until he’s breathing normally.
