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Oooh also you say they "follow" the other horses. Do you ask her to lead on group hacks or let her blindly follow? If not shes not...

Are you able to work her in the field or arena before going out on your hack - if so, does that make any difference? What is the...

This is a super bad habit, do not "spin them" to unlock their feet. If you sense they are going to turn for home one rein / bend their...

When i got my cob I got told she doesn't hack on her own. I believe its something you can get any horse out of. Now 2 years on she...

Mine was lacking in confidence when I first started trying to go out on our own, although the bravest boy if we were in company. Is...

Hi My last horse was exactly like this. He just used to plant and refuse to move, never did anything dangerous just stood there and I...

Yes me too. I would really try to do the circular as otherwise she is always waiting for that point where she stops to go home

That’s what stood out to me as well- the worst thing you can do for a nappy horse is turn around at any point

When you say you haven't yet managed a circular route, does that mean you're turning around somewhere to go home?

When you say she will follow another horse, what is she like with another horse but in front? If possible, start with riding along side...

It does sound like a confidence thing so I agree with leading or going out with others and gradually getting further in front of them if...

I have done this. Last time, as my bottom hit the saddle, she decided she was going home at speed before I had my balance or my right...

Could you lead her out (if she’s safe to lead) half way and then get on to come home. Build up from there. Sounds like you’re both doing...

Sorry, this might be a bit long..... I bought my new horse back in August, and she's perfect in every way except for solo hacking...