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Post by fayeandash on Jul 22, 2009 13:59:35 GMT
What lunging exercises can i try to build up a ponies bottom?
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Post by hottoddy on Jul 22, 2009 14:06:37 GMT
Long reining would be better than lunging as it will really get them using their back end!
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Post by colourful on Jul 22, 2009 14:55:00 GMT
Hill work - at the walk, briskly.  |
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Post by hollyandpebs on Jul 22, 2009 19:48:36 GMT
i agree hill work works a treat my ponys bottoms really muscular now after a lot of hill work but it may be hard to do if you are only lunging :/ x
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2009 4:28:49 GMT
jumping & driving, when turned out a hilly field does too- hope that helps?
Is it a poor quarter? immature? maybe just a time thing- be careful when lungeing as it can cause big weak hocks.
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Post by 4emms on Jul 23, 2009 18:54:46 GMT
Yep, lots of hill work and transitions does wonders for the ponies.
Although, I always found lots of chocolate built up my bum, just not muscle!
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Post by fayeandash on Jul 25, 2009 10:34:04 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions, we live in a very flat area so can't use hills, will get the long reaind out and give that a try |
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Post by eskvalleystud on Jul 26, 2009 22:00:34 GMT
is it for a ridden pony/horse? pole work under saddle is great, also not just poles on the ground but you can put poles up - say on bricks, makes them really pick up and use their hocks and helps them build up muscle to their behinds, long reining is also a great suggestion, also strapping is a good one and also gives you massive arm muscles!!!
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Post by tabbyx on Aug 6, 2009 21:18:04 GMT
strapping with a proper strapping pad works wonders on my pony. long reining is great aswell and raised pole work in trot really helps. if you have proper jump wings pop a pole on the first hole,a line of about 5 or so works well.
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Post by fox111 on Aug 8, 2009 8:56:52 GMT
just working correctly will help over their backs long and low but will take time and obvisously the correct diet im feed fenugreek seeds from global herbs IT WORKS!! i wasnt sure but it shocked me also global muscle up (mine arn't too keen on eating it its a thick powder and smells like curry!!) mainly contains fenugreek but its pretty instant as they say.
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Post by sophielloyd on Sept 11, 2009 11:45:59 GMT
Lots of strapping works well on all my ponies  |
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Post by sageandonionagain on Feb 18, 2016 20:24:45 GMT
Never tried strapping on the lunge, that could be fun!
Correct schooling work but particularly transitions will work the entire frame, starting with the back end. I find the equi ami good if your pony is happy with something behind his hocks.
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Post by orangetails on Mar 8, 2016 19:16:06 GMT
Polework (building up to raised poles) is a good way to compensate for lack of hillwork if you live in a flat area. Though a lot of places that are mostly flat will have some hills - eg our yard is up a short (20') ramp from the lane, backing up a hill in-hand can be very good for building up the bum/topline. I box out to hillier hacking when I can too (not often anymore sadly due to young family, but I used to go once or twice a week)
And as always, correct schooling and plenty of transitions (including the often over-looked transitions within a pace)
You can't put topline on with a feed, but correct feeding including good quality protein will provide the necessary building blocks for muscle development. And time/patience especially if horse has not been fit/conditioned before, or older/returning from injury.
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Post by justliloldme on Mar 9, 2016 11:49:00 GMT
Correctly fitted pessoa and raised pole work x
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