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Beccy,

Something I have always done when I don't have a lot of time to spend 
exercising horses:  Chase them around in the pasture or pen!  Like 
lounging, only easier on me, and the horses seem to enjoy it immensely! 
 I like to chase all of them at least 30 minutes, but an hour is 
better.  I work all 4 this way.  It's good for me too!  Sometimes it's 
in the pen (80 x 80) sometimes in the 9 acre pasture, which is a hell 
of a work-out for everyone as it is ALL HILL.  (The dog helps too, all 
200 pounds of him)

Another way I work ponies is to drive them..... If you've got a few 
roads which aren't heavily traveled, you can put a decent work-out on a 
pony in short order, entertain your neighbors and kids, and have a hell 
of a good time!

I try to do as little hauling as possible, I feel it's silly to spend 
two to three hours hitching, loading, driving and vice versa to get in 
a ride! Such a waste of time!  I ride in my field a lot, on the roads, 
I drive, I chase... and save the days when I do have a lot of time for 
the LONG rides.  You'd be surprised at how much you can work your 
horses in very little time, and very close to home.

That said, I've got to bake some cornbread, then jump on the pony and 
search the pasture for busted blanket straps! *grin*

Julie


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