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TShe isn't the only person recommending full supplementation of a balance / vits & minerals to all horses. Clare the scottish...
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Ttda reacted to LJF0664's post in the thread At my wits end with saddles! Hit me with your saddles for those flat backed wider horses! with
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Another recommendation for Sam Rhodes at Chunky Monkey. I needed a new saddle because the horses shape had changed during rehab, but was... -
Ttda reacted to LadyGascoyne's post in the thread At my wits end with saddles! Hit me with your saddles for those flat backed wider horses! with Like.
A public service announcement for those with flat backed wide horses, especially for those who are particularly well-sprung in the rib...
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Ttda replied to the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved.Permission granted x
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Ttda reacted to Fingerontheneckstrap's post in the thread Working on adjustability with a hot head! with Like.
Well done you, sounds like you have achieved so much together as your homebred it must be incredibly fulfilling! Well it’s only been...
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TI tend to go for random small circles rather than stopping, but that is mainly to do with my own psychology and riding style. I prefer...
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THow old is the horse? And have you done all of his training or was he already like this when you got him? Older horses can be more...
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TI think it's a bit of both. The whole point isn't to teach them 'slow down after the jump' or 'stop rushing into fences' - though that's...
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Ttda reacted to Ambers Echo's post in the thread Working on adjustability with a hot head! with Like.
In course riding it's the same thing in the end! Most horses who bog off on landing have taken over before the fence. Even if mildly. If...
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Ttda reacted to Ambers Echo's post in the thread Working on adjustability with a hot head! with Like.
All the above but just to add - for Lottie halts after jumping just wound her up. I did 7 miles of the Somerford Farm Ride halting...
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TJust to second it definitely wasn't pretty when we were 'in the process' and I spent a lot of time merrily galloping past fences wailing...
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TI have one exactly like this, it got to the point that as soon as I even came off a corner towards my line I had nothing - he had...
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Ttda reacted to Titchy Pony's post in the thread Working on adjustability with a hot head! with Like.
Basically what @TheMule said. But you can actually start in walk if necessary, then trot before trying at a canter. I did this with my...
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TIt’s just very dull repetition of what you want I’m afraid- every single pole has a halt transition after it until he will canter a pole...
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TI fully believe that the most valuable thing you can teach a horse for both your happiness, their happiness/confidence/willing/enjoyment...