A place to enjoy horses and connect with like-minded friendly people
20/02/2025
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๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ป๐: ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ & ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
Travelling to rallies and competitions is an exciting part of the Pony Club experience! But even a short journey can be tiring for your pony. Constant movement, new surroundings, and travel stress can take a tollโso itโs important to help them recover before the big event.
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ป๐
Even short trips require effort! Hereโs why:
โช๏ธBalancing Act โ Your pony must constantly adjust to stay steady in a moving vehicle, which can strain their muscles.
โช๏ธLimited Space โ Standing in a confined area can cause stiffness.
โช๏ธNew Surroundings โ Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells can add to their stress.
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น
Once you arrive, give your pony the best chance to feel fresh and ready:
โช๏ธQuiet Time โ Let them relax in a calm spot to unwind.
โช๏ธGentle Exercise โ A light walk helps loosen up stiff muscles.
โช๏ธWatch for Signs โ Look out for excessive sweating, reluctance to move, or unusual behaviourโthese could mean they need more rest.
โช๏ธGradual Warm-Up โ Ease into activity instead of diving straight into the action to prevent injuries and improve performance.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น-๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ป๐
Taking time for travel recovery means:
โช๏ธInjury Prevention โ Reducing the risk of strains and discomfort.
โช๏ธBetter Comfort โ A relaxed pony is easier to work with and more willing to perform.
โช๏ธHappier Pony โ A pony that enjoys the experience makes for a better ride!
๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ต๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต๐๐
Travelling with your pony is all part of the adventure! By factoring in recovery time, youโll set them up for successโensuring they stay happy, healthy, and ready to shine at every rally and competition. Even local trips can be tiring, so always plan for rest and recovery. A well-rested pony is the key to a great day out!
๐ธ A heartwarming moment of Paris from Horsham Pony Club, showing the care and connection she shares with her horse. Image by Oneeyedfrog Photography
