Building up a horses hind end.

So for those hunters and jumpers out there one thing that we deal with is having power from behind us to clear large jumps at a slow pace.

Now i know there are many methods that each trainer uses and we all have our own methods but i thought it would be a good idea to share some of these ideas to get a little bit of a vibe for what everyone does.

One thing that I have always done, my trainer has recommended, and that we have made a part of our daily routine has been to do a little bit of hill work each week. Not only is hill work beneficial to a horses hind end but it gives them an opportunity to get out of the ring and do something a little different.

By getting your horse out of the ring it clears there mind and is proven give you a happier horse. There are many things you can do while riding outside, even going on a trail ride is beneficial. Anything that gives small a gradient to go up.

If you are the type that heads right for the hill here are a few tips on a good workout...

                       1.) Start with walking up and down the hill maybe two or three times.
                       2.) Next increase to trotting up the hill once or twice depending on how big it is. Remember that trotting up hill is harder for your horse then any other gate and can cause soreness if done too much.
                      3.) Next increase to a canter and go up the hill once or twice.
This is enough for the first workout but remember to build in small increments each time you workout!

Hope this was informational and helped you guys out !:)
Have a great rest of the week !