Recent content by JessM23

Yes, we have been doing a bit of jumping in the school recently so it could actually be something as simple as him noticing the jumps in a certain place and thinking we're going to do them! I now just need to find a day without rain where we can get outside and play!

Yes, this is certainly a possibility - the problem now is finding what cue he is taking as a prompt for canter, ha ha! I've noticed that when he's going like this my reins feel really out of sync so it could possibly be something I'm doing with them. Additionally, it may be beneficial to try not...

Thank you. He isn't cantering off - he will stop straight away if asked and he usually has a really steady canter. I think giving the circles, counter bend etc will probably do him good! I think going back to basics with him will probably be beneficial to check we're on the same page!

Thanks Hackie! My initial thoughts were training too as his teeth and back etc are all up to date. The saddle is a funny one - I've just spent a fortune on it and had it all properly fitted so it never crossed my mind to even consider this - plus, as referred to before, his behavior is generally...

I really don't think he's lame but I'll certainly get him looked over. I had the physio out in December and she said all was fine. We have just bought a new saddle about 3 weeks ago however, so as per the post above it could maybe be something to do with that. I hadn't really thought of that as...

Funnily enough I changed his saddle about three weeks ago! I had the physio out just before Christmas so I don't think that is the issue as she said all was fine. I may see if I can get his old saddle back (as i was borrowing it from my saddler) and see if that helps. It seems like a big...

Thank you for your advice - I'll certainly give it a try! He does always come back to trot but then after a few strides he's trying it again. At the moment I'm pulling him back before he's properly broken into canter. I've just been fighting with him so maybe letting him go and then stopping him...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could provide an advice regarding a training issue I'm having with my gelding who's 14. I'm finding that sometimes I am fighting with him to stop him breaking from trot into canter. He warms up fine, trots fine and canters fine but, once he's done about 20...

I bought a mare a few years ago who turned out to be in foal - something that was definitely not ideal as she was my first horse! The foal was born and weaned last year and at the beginning of this year I worked with my instructor to bring her back into work so I could begin riding again...

Thank you for all of your comments and apologies for the delay - I've been away. I've had several lunge lessons over the past few days and she seems to have really calmed down. I think she was just trying it on as I was being too soft. I've also changed her food and started exercising her daily...

I bought a mare who turned out to be in foal. The foal was born last year and has since gone to a new home. I am now trying to bring my mare back into work as I really want to start riding her again. She is usually a very placid horse (I am not an advanced rider and she matched my skill-level...