I'm afraid it is still gonna be awhile before I can ride Sarah Lee. I've been walking her with the lead rope and she was doing fine. Today be played soccer and she started to cough some when she would get to a trot. Since she's doing ok walking I'm thinking abouttrying the saddle this week. If she handles that ok, maybe next week I'll get on. I'll see. I want to ride but I want her healthy too. What do yall think?
I'd take it slow and easy - maybe just walking for awhile, and keep an eye on the heat too.
When she would cough was it just once or repeated?
I'd err on the slow side, it's good for her to get out and get moving, and even good for her to cough help break up any sludge in her respiratories... but I'd let her choose the pace, at pasture, for awhile. I don't see walking as harmful, even under saddle, in short doses. Try to keep her out of dust, wet her hay if it's dusty.