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Ooh, I think a crabbet type would be nice. And of course we would need to follow along on the forum, sweating when you are sweating...

With "grabbing the reins" im picturing a tense (both of you) battle. Im not saying completely give him his head, but and I know how hard...

You need to work on this with another rider who is willing to cooperate - to slow down or come back to walk etc as you need. This may...

Very quick fix, is there a reason he can't go in front? Appreciate it would be nice if every horse was the same whether in front...

I keep mine on a neighbour's rented field, with some dilapidated farm buildings. We keep the rooves patched and have piped water to one...

Smart? Who wants smart? Your place sounds like it has a wonderful atmosphere.

Ours are at home. We were previously on DIY livery. I wouldn't go back to livery, if someone offered to pay all the associated costs...

I have stables and fields at home but no time so my horses are currently on livery.

I haven't seen the original thread so I don't know what was entitled about the responses but I will say that one of my pet peeves is...

I've only ever agisted any horse I have owned in large or even huge paddocks (by some peoples' standards). I am lucky enough to live in...

I had a thought while I was out. Can you ask your instructor about why she is recommending draw reins? I'm sure they are all right in...

I am a novice so not really qualified to comment, but I did want to say OP that I'm glad you are questioning this because it doesn't...

As others have said, if he's leaning on your hands more contact/draw reins aren't going to help. A contact should be just a touch on the...

Find yourself a new trainer

Personally I don't think they are the answer to this problem. If he leans on your hands and you hold him there (with or without draw...