Orthe's Daystars
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone Just wanted to share with you some good news for a change
Have been going through a tough time with my baby NF - having been the easist pony in the world to take through his ground work, spent loads of time making sure he really understood what I wanted and that he was happy to carry on learning (he has a very "busy" little brain) and thinks that everything new I introduce is a great new game!
Fab to back and start hacking out, bold & chilled thanks to all those miles spent trudging along on long reins - including out on the open Forest (he's Forest bred so that was quite an ask) Went to first in hand show, again Mr Chilled in every way.
Then a few weeks ago we hit the "Terrible Teens" - I got spun off & dumped twice in a few days, he started to chuck head about - had dentist out who found nothing bad. Suddenly felt scared, old and unsure if I could finish the job.
Started making excuses not to ride him, looking at other ponies for sale, feeling guilty about selling him so early in his life, worried where he might end up and generally beating myself up. Riding is supposed to be FUN and this definitely wasn't.
Confided my fears to brilliant instructor who handed me a box of tissues and offered to ride him for me. Two sessions later I have my happy, willing & clever pony back. I'm SO glad I persevered - think he is going to make me a cracking pony provided we take things at his pace.
Thanks for listening to my drivel - just wanted to tell you my boy is staying where he belongs
Have been going through a tough time with my baby NF - having been the easist pony in the world to take through his ground work, spent loads of time making sure he really understood what I wanted and that he was happy to carry on learning (he has a very "busy" little brain) and thinks that everything new I introduce is a great new game!
Fab to back and start hacking out, bold & chilled thanks to all those miles spent trudging along on long reins - including out on the open Forest (he's Forest bred so that was quite an ask) Went to first in hand show, again Mr Chilled in every way.
Then a few weeks ago we hit the "Terrible Teens" - I got spun off & dumped twice in a few days, he started to chuck head about - had dentist out who found nothing bad. Suddenly felt scared, old and unsure if I could finish the job.
Started making excuses not to ride him, looking at other ponies for sale, feeling guilty about selling him so early in his life, worried where he might end up and generally beating myself up. Riding is supposed to be FUN and this definitely wasn't.
Confided my fears to brilliant instructor who handed me a box of tissues and offered to ride him for me. Two sessions later I have my happy, willing & clever pony back. I'm SO glad I persevered - think he is going to make me a cracking pony provided we take things at his pace.
Thanks for listening to my drivel - just wanted to tell you my boy is staying where he belongs
Well done you for sticking with him 
)
I've actuly got my eye on a little dun gelding who roams on our common, Think he may be easyer to handle than Herbie sometimes 
) Please keep in touch - I'd love to hear if your "dun project" comes off.