You can refer to my Fat & Afraid thread in regards to this post.
I have a 17 year old Peruvian paso. He was gelded on December 4. He is
14.3hh and stockily built and had managable arthritis. He has been ridden twice in the last 3 months. My problem is I am too heavy for him right now at my weight. With rider and tack he would have to carry 275 lbs. I am having gastric bypass surgery later this year or early next. But in the meantime I want to work with him to form and bond as well as get him in shape for when I am at my goal weight. We both have clicked and I trust this horse with my life already. He is my second horse. I wish I had lost weight years ago... I did not realize how being overweight would affect my confidence and riding ability.
What are some ideas as far as getting him fit and working at our relationship?
I have a 17 year old Peruvian paso. He was gelded on December 4. He is
14.3hh and stockily built and had managable arthritis. He has been ridden twice in the last 3 months. My problem is I am too heavy for him right now at my weight. With rider and tack he would have to carry 275 lbs
. I am having gastric bypass surgery later this year or early next. But in the meantime I want to work with him to form and bond as well as get him in shape for when I am at my goal weight. We both have clicked and I trust this horse with my life already. He is my second horse. I wish I had lost weight years ago... I did not realize how being overweight would affect my confidence and riding ability.What are some ideas as far as getting him fit and working at our relationship?