Recent content by koolpantz

I think grid work seems to be the popular suggestion and after yesterday, I asked my instructor if she would do some with me. Kular is far from lazy, he just hasn't got all 4 legs sussed out yet! He is my first proper horse, completely different from all the ponies I've ever ridden and I just...

I have both coloured and non-coloured poles that I jump him over and if I'm honest, I don't think it makes a difference to him. I do think that actual exercises, things that will make him think are what he needs the most, rather than taking away boots etc. I don't think I really have the...

I am currently bringing on my 5yo, 16hh gelding and have been competing upto about 3ft. He is a very atheletic and clever horse, but for some reason he has a habit of hitting jumps that I know he is well capable of clearing. His flatwork has come on a lot this year, he is working quite nicely...