GinaGem
Well-Known Member
Hi ya everyone,
My sister and I have just bought a 4 year old cob (see pics in picture gallery). He has been sat on but has had no training beyond that. I got on him for the first time last night and he was excellent however i attempted a small leg aid to ask him to walk on (as well as using my voice and allowing with my hand) and he didn't move a muscle. Clearly he has never been given leg aids and so i'm just wondering what you all think would be the best way to introduce this? He lunges pretty well so i had considered riding while on the lunge to coordinate my leg and voice with the lunge whip but i'm not sure if this is too much, too soon. We've had him just under a week and so he is not fit.
Thanks. xxx
My sister and I have just bought a 4 year old cob (see pics in picture gallery). He has been sat on but has had no training beyond that. I got on him for the first time last night and he was excellent however i attempted a small leg aid to ask him to walk on (as well as using my voice and allowing with my hand) and he didn't move a muscle. Clearly he has never been given leg aids and so i'm just wondering what you all think would be the best way to introduce this? He lunges pretty well so i had considered riding while on the lunge to coordinate my leg and voice with the lunge whip but i'm not sure if this is too much, too soon. We've had him just under a week and so he is not fit.
Thanks. xxx