Table 2 Gradually increasing exercise programme adapted from Bosch et al. [14] and modified
Exercise/day | Period |
|---|---|
Box rest | 4 weeks |
10 min walk | Weeks 5–8 |
20 min walk + 2 × 3 min trot | Weeks 9–12 |
30 min walk + 15 min trot | Weeks 13–15 |
30 min walk + 15 min trot + 3 × 1 min gallop | Weeks 16–18 |
35 min walk + 15 min trot + 3 × 5 min gallop | Weeks 19–24 |