A happy post about my little man *pics*

[dafthoss]

well thanks to some advice from the lovley nikkimariet on here I have been trying some new tricks to get my boy to take the contact down a bit more as in the past he would tolerate it but not find it if that makes sence? So I think we are making good progress so I thought I would share a few pics I know we both still have a long way to go and I have several areas that need work on my position (cardigan makes me look even more hunch backed ) so any helpful suggestions appreciated

Just congratulating him on the sucessful break check

asking a little bit

yay!!

then we had a bit of fun and went for a bit of a play as the breaks were so efficient

and even braved a jump in the snaffle but someone decided to take a stride out between the logs like so but not bad for the boy who got close to every thing at one point

helpful sugestions welcome please. oh and the stirups were short as the jumps were planned, might as well make the most of having a photo slave

 

[Kokopelli]

He looks fab

Love him taking the stride out, he was obviously making it more fun.

I love your hat though, what is it?

 

[dafthoss]

ha thanks yeah I think he is showing off now cos he finds it easy
The hat is a just togs junior showjumper mega comfy, fits my round head and best of all was only about £40

 

[devilwoman]

He's lovely, looks like he's really enjoying himself and you too

 

[BSJAlove]

i love him!!!!!!!!!

 

[HollyWoozle]

He's glorious!!

 

[Kokopelli]

Thanks will go have a nose! I had the JTE switch but got bored of it after while and just kept the pink one in

 

[dafthoss]

Thanks every one
He is definatly enjoying his work now, good job really as he is getting fatter already

 

[babymare]

what a gorgeous fella and mmmmm i really like - and looks so happy. love the pic jumping ears pricked and well nice pic - hey i think you are doing good so well done you - corrrrrrr i want him he he he he he xx

 

[Paddy Irish]

Looking good girl...I'd be fighting my boy to keep his snout out of all that grass!!

 

[Chestnutmare]

he is really beautiful well done on finding the new breaking lol

Although how do you manage to to get him working in amongst all that lush grass you have lol
there would not be a chance I could've done that with my old lad lol

 

[dafthoss]

thanks again every one
We have been working in a gag with 2 reins and have gradually reduced the use of the bottom rein. So far it seems to be working, he used to be in his snaffle for everything but then he got fit and could keep going so needed a little reminder occasionally.

Ha he did have a snack once when I went to look at the photos but he isnt that food orientated which is suprising considering he is a fat pony and he definatly cant be persuaded to do things for food