Okay, I have a question about bringing a horse back from a
tie-up, Shadow was not being ridden for 8 weeks, but was doing her psychotic
pacing for hours & hours up & down the 100’ fence line (because
she couldn’t stand having Tico or Willy on our
property), and then going for 3 mile hand-walks, which then changed to being
ridden those three miles at a walk and jog. So, she’d been self
exercising most of the time after the first couple of weeks then helped out
some by us.
Now she’ll have 3 weeks of riding before the Patriot
50 that we’d like to do if she’s ready. Her heart rates are good,
she doesn’t seem to get tired or winded going up long steep hills and
really doesn’t “seem” any different than before the tie-up.
Are we unrealistic in thinking she actually could be ready for a 50 in a couple
more weeks? Before the tie-up she’d done 2 50s, back to back, Fri &
Sat rides.
What do you think, especially those of you who’ve had
horses that have had a major tie-up.
