shmoo
Well-Known Member
Is it possible to get over napping by just waiting it out. I have, very unfortunately landed up with a napper - I'm not experienced in this at all - first hack I just waited for 20 - 25 mins and he started moving again. 2nd hack I had to come back as it was a Saturday morning and the traffic was just too heavy. We made it to a quiet lane the previous time. Now I know for sure I can pick another quiet lane, and I am patient enough to sit there, but will it be enough or will I need professional help.
He doesn't really do anything, well he hasn't yet. Just stops.
I have tried circling both ways on tight rein to confuse him, then heading off in my original direction and that didn't work. Reversing, as he was willing to walk backwards.
Nothing else sprang to mind, as I said I haven't had a nappy horse before. I don't know if its a confidence thing (me with him, him with me, him with the world) or being naughty.
I need a lot more leg with this one, which I am doing but even anticipating the stop I couldn't prevent it.
Any advice?
He doesn't really do anything, well he hasn't yet. Just stops.
I have tried circling both ways on tight rein to confuse him, then heading off in my original direction and that didn't work. Reversing, as he was willing to walk backwards.
Nothing else sprang to mind, as I said I haven't had a nappy horse before. I don't know if its a confidence thing (me with him, him with me, him with the world) or being naughty.
I need a lot more leg with this one, which I am doing but even anticipating the stop I couldn't prevent it.
Any advice?