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    Horse stops jumping half way round

    Yeah it's pretty much half way (although a couple of jumps earlier this time). Crikey, if my horse turns out to have an instinct that sharp then I'm done for ;-) There'll be no trying to trick him!!:eek:
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    Horse stops jumping half way round

    Saddler already been out and took measurements- then i'm off on holiday so hopefully the next time we jump it'll be in the new saddle :)
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    Horse stops jumping half way round

    I don't think she took him to Somerford, but I mentioned it this morning and she said it was weird because he usually flies everything he's pointed at (my previous experience of him). We're still very much in touch (she's riding him for me while I'm on holiday next week!) so at some time we may...
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    Horse stops jumping half way round

    Thank you all for your suggestions - lots of interesting stuff. The PSSM is something I'd never heard of let alone considered so thanks for that. I definitely have some ruling out to do. He's been to Kelsall farm ride but we didn't jump that day as it was too slippy so I didn't notice. It...
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    Horse stops jumping half way round

    Thanks for the reply, that's interesting! I will definitely try a micklem- i need a new jump bridle so I might as well try. Mine too is fine at competitions, but it seems to be worse in "hack-like" situations.
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    Horse stops jumping half way round

    Hi Some really strange behaviour from my ISH lad (8 yrs old) that I just don't know what to do with. Hoping someone can give some suggestions or has had similar experience Background * We're a new partnership (about 6 months) * He LOVES jumping, and has an enormous jump - really bold over...
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