On weekends I like going to the barn first thing in the morning, before it gets too busy. I'm usually first one there, so I give Rusty his 1 cup of barley nuts (not really sure what they're called - have vitamins in them, not performance food or anything) and 2 scoops of Farrier's Formula. If he doesn't have any hay left over, I give him some to munch on while I get ready.
We're usually in the school about 45 minutes later (I like faffing around and not rushing). We don't do anything more strenuous than a bit of trotting and - just recently 5 seconds of cantering - for about 30 - 40 min.
Is this bad? Can exercising after eating cause colic? He hasn't shown any ill effects up to now, and is quite eager to be ridden. Should I feed him after we ride instead?
During the week it's not a problem, because I'm there after work.
We're usually in the school about 45 minutes later (I like faffing around and not rushing). We don't do anything more strenuous than a bit of trotting and - just recently 5 seconds of cantering - for about 30 - 40 min.
Is this bad? Can exercising after eating cause colic? He hasn't shown any ill effects up to now, and is quite eager to be ridden. Should I feed him after we ride instead?
During the week it's not a problem, because I'm there after work.