hopppydi
Well-Known Member
Grrr to the weather..
I have now had my ex racer 2 and a half weeks and so far so good. He seems to be settling in well and has got into his new routine nicely. He has been out of racing about a year and has done very little since except for a bit of hacking out and following the hunt a few times in the winter. He has been roughed off for approx 12 weeks now and seems to be enjoying the time out. My question is am i taking things too slowly? I have had a nice new saddle fitted and had a little walk round on him on sunday, just for a couple of minutes in the field. I admit part of me was quite nervous, i am desperate for it to go right as he is such a lovely boy!! He tried to walk backwards to start with but kind words from me and he walked on nicely.
Has anyone else had a ex racer, how long did you give them to settle in before you started re educating?
I have now had my ex racer 2 and a half weeks and so far so good. He seems to be settling in well and has got into his new routine nicely. He has been out of racing about a year and has done very little since except for a bit of hacking out and following the hunt a few times in the winter. He has been roughed off for approx 12 weeks now and seems to be enjoying the time out. My question is am i taking things too slowly? I have had a nice new saddle fitted and had a little walk round on him on sunday, just for a couple of minutes in the field. I admit part of me was quite nervous, i am desperate for it to go right as he is such a lovely boy!! He tried to walk backwards to start with but kind words from me and he walked on nicely.
Has anyone else had a ex racer, how long did you give them to settle in before you started re educating?