Working on fitness

In order to take Crownie eventing, she has to be fit. We ride out into the state forest, and walk for almost two hours. Towards the end we do a short trot and canter.

Walking is a great way to get horses fit. It strengthens their joints and ligaments. The fast fitness work can come later. But the walking builds a solid foundation that prevents horses from breaking down.

Later in the day I check her legs for heat and swellings. All good.