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    Catching a difficult pony

    The route from field to stable isn’t too bad, but if he decides to wander there’s no chance of catching him. He doesn’t seem very good oriented unfortunately, I’ve tried holding his feed for him to get used to me but he won’t have any of it, and even treats he’s very wary taking.
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    Catching a difficult pony

    I have a feeling that they will just say to give them a call if I need help really:confused: but I will speak to them. I already work there until sunset as it is and there is no lighting on the yard. Every time I arrive earlier than usual (to allow some time for catching this pony) they make a...
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    Catching a difficult pony

    Thank you, they are a couple who are quite tight with how much they pay me, yet they keep buying horses :rolleyes: I agree and usually just spend a certain amount of time seeing if he will come to me before calling them to get him in. I’ve always been wary with this couple but can’t afford to...
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    Catching a difficult pony

    They just say ‘give us a call if you have any problems’. The husband of the couple who owns them then comes down, shows me what to do, and leaves. It’s not that I don’t know what to do, it’s that the horse doesn’t trust me as much as he does the man and I don’t have the time to work with...
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    Catching a difficult pony

    Thank you, I have spoken to the owners about keeping his headcollar on but they seem a bit useless with it. With the praise and fuss, wouldn’t that be difficult as he sort of freaks out if I get too close to him and try to touch him?
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    Catching a difficult pony

    I need a bit of advice... I work as a freelance groom doing yard work at this yard twice a week. They have bought a two year old Dartmoor who is not very socialised or trusting. His owners are just about able to catch him, stroke him etc. I work on my own on the yard (with the owners living...
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    Bit avoidance/evasion

    Just wanted to add I’m not looking for any harsh bits. We still had good control in both of these bits so would like something similar.
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    Bit avoidance/evasion

    I’ve recently started riding a big ISH. He is not mine but I’m trying to help him out a little bit so don’t want to be spending tons of money... He has always been know for bit evasion - he’s been left in a single jointed eggbutt snaffle, in which his tongue sticks out to the right when there...
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    Spooky horse - losing confidence

    His owner is a very confident rider, and his other sharer only rides at weekends and is more of a novice - so I would say I am in the middle ability-wise. As I mentioned, I am undecided whether I’d prefer the settled ride or something more challenging to improve my riding :confused:
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    Spooky horse - losing confidence

    He is rather different to my last horse - much more experienced and more of a schoolmaster, whereas my last boy was more of a hacker. He used to take off occasionally and was very strong but I never felt unsafe getting on him. I was looking for something to help me more with the flatwork and...
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    Spooky horse - losing confidence

    Apparently it happens around once a month for a few days where he’s just a bit silly and does things like this, but I will speak to her about things like that - thank you :)
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    Spooky horse - losing confidence

    Thank you, he doesn’t do it with his owner but I suppose she’s had him for 18 years so knows him much much better. I’m not totally sure why he does it, it seems more genuinely worried to me but I will check with his owner. She says to kick on/tap him with a whip to get through it but I worry if...
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    Spooky horse - losing confidence

    Thank you for your help. I have had a few lessons, as his owner is an instructor (which is helpful!). But I’ve also been wanting to see what me and him are generally capable of (if that make sense) so have had some sessions in the school alone. I know I’m definitely not as fit as I should be, so...
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    Spooky horse - losing confidence

    Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice. I’ve recently taken on a new share horse (2 months ago - riding 2-3 times a week) and the last two times I have ridden him he’s spooked and thrown me off (both hacking and schooling). It’s knocking my confidence and making me feel down, like I’m a bad...
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    Wool lined saddle pad still effective after multiple uses?

    That’s really interesting actually, I didn’t know there was a difference! I’d definitely be looking for sheepskin then to ensure the most comfort for my horse.
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