Bernster
Well-Known Member
This may be one of those where it’s not possible to help via a forum but I thought I’d ask in case anyone has overcome this, or teaches folks who do the same, and can share their experiences or tips!
I give you exhibit A below (hopefully the pic uploads)...a particularly striking example of the notorious pony club kick. It’s a long standing and terrible habit of mine to push and shove and do an almighty and totally unnecessary pony club kick about 2/3 strides out. Most of the time my saint of a horse knows to ignore this, but sometimes it does push him out of his stride and he goes flat and knocks a pole.
I’ve improved my hands by holding them towards his neck. I am getting lessons but haven’t had one for a while as they are off site. I’ve been practicing at home and im getting better with regular practice over tiny fences but I am still struggling to control the kick - no matter how much I try. It’s like a red mist descends just before the fence and I flap. Any tips or suggestions please?
I give you exhibit A below (hopefully the pic uploads)...a particularly striking example of the notorious pony club kick. It’s a long standing and terrible habit of mine to push and shove and do an almighty and totally unnecessary pony club kick about 2/3 strides out. Most of the time my saint of a horse knows to ignore this, but sometimes it does push him out of his stride and he goes flat and knocks a pole.
I’ve improved my hands by holding them towards his neck. I am getting lessons but haven’t had one for a while as they are off site. I’ve been practicing at home and im getting better with regular practice over tiny fences but I am still struggling to control the kick - no matter how much I try. It’s like a red mist descends just before the fence and I flap. Any tips or suggestions please?