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Noooooo. Walking correctly and briskly is the best way to build muscle. Add hills and you have a great exercise.
Walk walk and more walk is the best thing for your horse!! Make sure he is on turnout in a field which encourages him to walk (ie food and water on opposite ends). And when you do ride him, walk walk walk! And walk don't doddle. You need a clear four beat, energetic walk what is in a frame. Walking outside on natural slopes is absolutely great for them, body and mind.
I would have the vet out to see why he wont trot or canter undersaddle.
Good luck!
Walk walk and more walk is the best thing for your horse!! Make sure he is on turnout in a field which encourages him to walk (ie food and water on opposite ends). And when you do ride him, walk walk walk! And walk don't doddle. You need a clear four beat, energetic walk what is in a frame. Walking outside on natural slopes is absolutely great for them, body and mind.
I would have the vet out to see why he wont trot or canter undersaddle.
Good luck!
