It is unrealistic to believe we can make work 100% pleasant for the horse. First, everything we are asking is unnatural. Second, they are not built to carry a rider.
Wisdom Wednesday
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I try to ride 4-5 times per week. But admittedly 45 minutes to an hour most days. Once a week I may ride 2 hours but those rides are usually walking trail rides with grazing thrown in. He is turned out 24/7 and food is away from water. Is this enough fitness for me to ask him to do 2 consecutive days of 6 ish miles trail competition? Or a 4 hour clinic? Or competition with 3-5 classes spread out over an entire day?