Training schedule: is it too hard?

Is this too much training? (This is for this week) Monday - hack in the woods 50 min (jumping over 2 ditches) Tuesday - jumping in the arena 1 hour Wednesday - walk work 1 hour Thursday - work in hand 40 min Friday - dressage in the arena 1 hour Saturday - rest Sunday - something easy

Answers from HayHay's experts

Hi!

It looks like a good schedule, as long as that is the level your horse is used to 👍 Many horses have rested or worked a little more gently over the winter period.

🐴It is important to build the work up gradually so you avoid overloading the horse. You rarely need to train for as long as an hour every time you ride.

🦄

Malin Axel-Nilsson

Equine Ethologist