ALL horse owners have different ideas on how to get their horse fit for the hunting season. However, regardless of what your personal preference is, a fitness plan should be tailored to each horses’ individual requirements.

Generally a fitness plan for a hunter will last between eight and 12 weeks. However, you will need to consider many factors, such as the horse’s age, how fit they were before their rest period, how long they were out of work for, their breed and if are they recovering from an injury. The facilities you have available to you will also influence how long you should spend on fitness work.