1. Start with Fit Freddy’s “5-a-Day” routine to establish a correct feeding and management plan for your individual horse.

  2. Buy a dustbin to start soaking your hay.

  3. Monitor grazing intake and implement strategies to manage this if your horse or pony needs to lose weight.

  4. Determine work intensity and put into place a regular, planned exercise programme, and set you and your horse a goal or treat! (Not a sugary treat!!).

  5. Make keeping a record of vital statistics, (body condition scoring and weight taping) part of your essential fortnightly management routine.