CynheidreFC
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I have a 10 year old Welsh D gelding, had him for almost a year now and hope to begin going to some shows with him this summer (if we're ever able to walk in a straight line!). Typical Welsh and can be extremely stressy in new situations which then makes him scared of his own feet... his mane actually went grey after he first came, and it's supposed to be black!
I was just wondering if anyone knows/had experience at any good shows or training shows to take him to around the West Midlands area that are quiet and perhaps well suited to nervous and inexperienced horses?
I suspect we won't be able to do much with him for the first few outings as he'll be too on edge to then ask him to do any form of work. But we want him to enjoy it but without becoming a danger to anyone else or himself. Typically, at a number of local shows, they can become quite busy and one thing that he hates is being boxed in by other horses- I don't want him to get kicked or kick anyone else because of this.
So if anyone could suggest shows that would give him the show experience in order to build up to busier shows, but without being totally mind blowing for him I would really appreciate it!
Also I was planning on putting a green and a red ribbon on his tail for as long as it takes for him to relax- I know he's not young and he's never kicked, but does anyone think this would be a good idea? I just want the environment he's introduced to to be as positive and safe as can be!
Thanks
I was just wondering if anyone knows/had experience at any good shows or training shows to take him to around the West Midlands area that are quiet and perhaps well suited to nervous and inexperienced horses?
I suspect we won't be able to do much with him for the first few outings as he'll be too on edge to then ask him to do any form of work. But we want him to enjoy it but without becoming a danger to anyone else or himself. Typically, at a number of local shows, they can become quite busy and one thing that he hates is being boxed in by other horses- I don't want him to get kicked or kick anyone else because of this.
So if anyone could suggest shows that would give him the show experience in order to build up to busier shows, but without being totally mind blowing for him I would really appreciate it!
Also I was planning on putting a green and a red ribbon on his tail for as long as it takes for him to relax- I know he's not young and he's never kicked, but does anyone think this would be a good idea? I just want the environment he's introduced to to be as positive and safe as can be!
Thanks