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[RC] Stocking up as a result of over riding - Claire NystromThere is a woman who boards her horse where I work who is on vacation this week, so is riding her horse every day for 3-4 hours. These are not light rides as he comes back very sweaty and exhausted. It will be 10 days in a row as of tomorrow. She usually rides like this every Saturday and Sunday and the horse is exercised for her for about an hour on the trail or in the ring twice during the week. Her horses legs stock up after these rides on the weekend. However, now that she's been riding every day, the horses legs stock up within 20 minutes of being put in his stall and even have slight puffiness when she comes back from the ride. He is not always the sweetest horse, but has been trying to kick me when I groom him. I can tell that he's feeling a bit grumpy and miserable. His saddle fits him and is back is not sore. Additionally, he is shod on all 4 feet with pads up front. His heels are too high and contracted. I am also worried that the improper hoof shape is putting a lot of undue stress on his legs. My boss has mentioned to her that she needs to give the horse a day off and she just says, "oh, he's fine, he can take it." He's about 9. I am definitely concerned that he's being overridden right now. I just wanted to post here so I could get some input from endurance riders who would have more knowledge than I on this subject. My mare and I are working towards doing a ride one day, and I read Ridecamp religiously so I can learn more. Thank you. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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