Recent content by susieoci

You would love tim brindle at hope farm then as he sounds very similar to your trainer in spain! He also trained in Vienna, Maybe that is why.

I did say don't get her an instructor that shouts kick as a lot do, I didn't mean you stand there saying that, iam sorry if I didn't get the jyst as we just don't use words like kick, and you do see a hell of a lot of people kicking horses, and its vile. not saying that you or your daughter do...

Your daughter sounds like a lovely little girl who is right to not want to kick her pony, of course kicking an animal will hurt it, would you like being kicked in the ribs? A horse can feel a fly land on it, you should encourage your daughter to be gentle and ride correctly without force. If...

I have had a very similar thing with a horse i backed for someone a year ago, when the lady fell off her for the first time the horse was terrified, as soon as you would put a foot in the stirrup she would flat out bolt, so obviously we had her vetted and all was well (get a vet to check your...

Iam an instructor, and that instructor/school sounds a disgrace! i would never leave any client on a horse unatended it sounds like complete negligence to me, best wishes to your daughter, definately take her somewhere else. xx

Lots of single, double and triple transitions, both with and without reins, and a few strides lengthened of whatever gate your in then a few shortened and repeat a few times to each rein, make sure you are equal to both reins. Hope that is of help. x

Hi, dont change his bit, this will just mask the problem and he will resent you for it. I own and train many Andalusians, Stallions, Geldings and Mares, and they all have one thing in common, they are not novice rides. (Not to say one couldnt be, i just havent met one so far) They get...

Whip should only be used as a forward aid if the horse hasnt gone forward when asked or didnt understand, a tiny tap or tickle would help them, whip should never be used as a punishment. x

I think your offer is right, i would only offer £500-£800, i dont think they are being realistic x

Hi, be careful where you go, you sound like you where taught correctly before, there are places that dont really care about actually teaching they just do what is easiest ie kick and pull, have a look around, try somwere that teaches classical riding if you want to do it properly. x

Assuming horse is fit and healthy, if there is no schooling issue with the horse then there is a schooling issue with the rider. Never any need for harsh bits, you can always work the problem in a different way without inflicting pain. :)

Im glad people agree, useing a strong bit is just using force, and masking the problem. Usually if i find a horse "strong" i would put him/her in a snaffle and do alot without reins so the horse has nothing to prop itself on and has to find its own natural balance that is the only way to create...

Snaffle, with correct schooling

If you want flatwork than hope farm is the best, you wont be disappointed. Widnes, Cheshire. x