Fransurrey
Well-Known Member
I was going to say similar. In the field or on the lunge, my mare will canter willingly, but if I ask her to on a hack, it's like I've applied a handbrake. When she's keen to get somewhere, she'll break into canter of her own accord and it's lovely!She might well be sensitive all over her body, if the problem is her skin. I had a mare who appeared to have behaviour problems but eventually we found out that she was reacting to her feed. Her nerve endings must have been inflamed, as she too was sensitive to touch all over her body. This might explain why your mare struggles when you give an aid but doesn't actually have a physical problem with the movements.