I am working a 23hr shift on Saturday so will be a quick ride and lead before work then Sunday a little hack with the old boy and a jumping lesson with the pony. Not jumped for a few weeks as he has had a little holiday just hacking after a busy summer. We have also never been to this venue...
Where should the horse be in relation to the market when changing pace on a marker? I was always taught that the transition should be when the rider is level with the marker but then have seen somewhere it should be when the horses hard is on the marker. I am confused now
Thanks for your relies some interesting points. Do have an agreement in place with owner and pay a lit of his bills etc won't make any rush decisions but I think will have to walk away which is hard when you are so attached but always knew this was something that could happen with it only being...
Do you clip in the stable or outside? We used to have to sedate the pony as he was petrified. With some desntising work with the trimmers then clippers he can be done without. Has to be done outside though. If you try in stable he goes mad and will try and crush you against wall to get away x
Have loaned a lovely horse for few years now and have put a lot of work into it. He is sharp and quirky but have clicked with him and he is coming on leaps and bounds.
Problem is owner now wants me to share him with a kid. If he was straightforward would have no problems but he is so sensitive...
Took pony to a 2 day camp at somerford last weekend. Bit nervous as last time we went he had a major meltdown and the xc was a total disaster. He is a very quirky and stressy pony and can lose the plot easily.
Day 1 got there and settled in ok. First session was gridwork in the arena. Set off...