Not been on here in a long time and see its just the same, someone obviously upset and just needing a bit of reassurance and advice on approaching ym, easiest thing to say try not to worry, keep an eye out as youve done and talk to the manager about your worries about what happened when calmer...
I love my tb, she will try her heart out for you, the best horse ever to xc with, is very loving, once the bond is there youve a real equine friend for life.
Appears to have a thing for the vet which can be a pita, thats the only down side for me
I think in general it was a nice test, well done, you did throw away marks in your accuracy that were up to you to get, itll come better the more tests you do, but can be worked on to nail it at home
While he looks nice imo he needs to be more forward with a bit more impulsion, not speed and...
I like to use a figure of 8 with Shoulder in on one circle, keep the bend and shoulder out on the other circle, ride it on both reins, then ride straight lines.
Centre line shoulder in right to x then ride straight a few strides then shoulder in left.
Shoulder in is your friend to straightness
Youre obviously unhappy with the service provided by the vet, it doesnt matter what others say, if youre unhappy email them with your issues about the service they provided and take it from there.
I dont need any peer reviewed research to tell me Rollkur is bad for a horse, i just need to look at the horse and listen to it trying to take a breath, sometimes you just need a set of eyes and some common sense
I completely agree, and tbh if any rider at top level in dressage isnt capable of riding a horse in lightness and harmony without resorting to training by winching in the head and neck a la rollkur imo they shouldnt be at the top.
My horse came from someone similar to your situation, he came to me through my coach as my horse was injured and his owner was pregnant, working full time and struggling, it gave her respite and me something to ride.
Had i known he was 18 hands id have probably given him a miss which wouldve...