We used to do just fine on two days a week,
10+/- miles per ride, then a 20-30 mile ride on the weekend. Mostly
trotting, walk wherever suitable, maybe a little cantering. That was a
long time ago....it's quite possible that newer programs have been found
better.
Would be interested to know how
many miles you think one should condition a horse each week in order to keep
them fit for middle of the pack 50's? What would be the minimum you
could get by on? What would be the perfect program? I have three
legged up and competing horses and am trying to decide whether I'm
over-working them in between rides.
