More than 1,150 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “During peak riding times in your region, how often do you ride or exercise your horses?”

Results were as follows:

  • 2-4 times a week 47.75% (552)
  • 5-7 times a week 40.40% (467)
  • Once a week 8.56% (99)
  • I don’t ride or exercise my horses 1.99% (23)
  • Once a month 1.30% (15)

Readers shared what they do to exercise their horses in the comments below.

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