[drivingpairs] Re: What do you do...

I agree with Dorothy that the winter is a great time for a vacation.  My 
concern would be for older horses, say in their late teens that are hard to get 
back after a few months off.  I was raised in Virginia.  I did ride all though 
the winter, but when the footing got too soupy or sticky for regular work, I 
would concentrate on the walk.  You can keep horses quite fit at the walk 
(hills help), have a relaxed time, and do just a bit of longitudinal and 
lateral work in the bargin. 
 
Just my two cents,
Jane Moody 

Dorothy Billington <dotbillington@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It's good to give them a "vacation". Mine take January and February off. 
It's good for their mental health (and mine).
Dottie

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