advice needed, laid back pony

[denise1]

hi, have just bought a 3 year old, who is very laid back,,, but maybe just a little laid back. just started to break him, but a real struggle to get into trot, fine in field, occasionally seen cantering around. looks well, and is a joy to own. am i exprecting too much, used to nippier ponies. thanks any advice : :

 

[Lisa2manyponies]

lots of hacking to get him going forward and 'get the handbrake off!' when he starts really enjoying work you should find a difference

 

[kellyeaton]

he he just learning he needs to get balanced with you on him it will come just give him time!

 

[xnaughtybutnicex]

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lots of hacking to get him going forward and 'get the handbrake off!' when he starts really enjoying work you should find a difference

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I agree, if possible do some hacking and get him going forward before you start doing school work, once he is going forward you can start to add in a day of school work and build it up until you can do some more.