darkhorse123
Well-Known Member
Long story so please bear with me and give me your honest opinions
I have a 9 yr old cob who has always been a bit of a bugar and hard work - spooky, napping etc and needs a very firm hand.
Im a novice owner (had him 3 yrs) and wiht lessons and help from brilliant friends/fellow liveries at old yard we managed brillaintly - took a long time to get him hacking etc but we did it.
Then 6 weeks ago i moved counties and put him on private land. I hated it so moved him after 5 days onto a diy livery yard.
He has been very unsettled - spooking, napping - even coming out of his field gate - leading in and out past other horses hes been terrible.
I got a local instructor in and after our short lesson she jumped on him and mentioned he was unbalanced in canter
She suggested i get a black aldy out which i have arranged - but Im worried because deep down I know its not a back problem, or i think its not which is why im asking your opinions.
He ahs a treeless saddle which i know lots of peopel hate but it suits him - he changes shape monthly and a standard saddle would just not be suitable.
Im worried I wont understand what this lady is talking about and she will suggest uneccessary epensive new saddles or back treatments.
Dotn get me wrong - if i genuineley believed this was a problem i wouldnt hesitate but my gut feeling is it isnt his back.
If it was his back why does he nap and spook in hand? His head is literally high when beign led, eyes dartign side to side far into the distance looking for trouble.
Id rather spend money on a good trainer then waste it on not needed saddles etc
Sorry for the ramble but id really appreciate some unbiassed expert advice and opinions
I have a 9 yr old cob who has always been a bit of a bugar and hard work - spooky, napping etc and needs a very firm hand.
Im a novice owner (had him 3 yrs) and wiht lessons and help from brilliant friends/fellow liveries at old yard we managed brillaintly - took a long time to get him hacking etc but we did it.
Then 6 weeks ago i moved counties and put him on private land. I hated it so moved him after 5 days onto a diy livery yard.
He has been very unsettled - spooking, napping - even coming out of his field gate - leading in and out past other horses hes been terrible.
I got a local instructor in and after our short lesson she jumped on him and mentioned he was unbalanced in canter
She suggested i get a black aldy out which i have arranged - but Im worried because deep down I know its not a back problem, or i think its not which is why im asking your opinions.
He ahs a treeless saddle which i know lots of peopel hate but it suits him - he changes shape monthly and a standard saddle would just not be suitable.
Im worried I wont understand what this lady is talking about and she will suggest uneccessary epensive new saddles or back treatments.
Dotn get me wrong - if i genuineley believed this was a problem i wouldnt hesitate but my gut feeling is it isnt his back.
If it was his back why does he nap and spook in hand? His head is literally high when beign led, eyes dartign side to side far into the distance looking for trouble.
Id rather spend money on a good trainer then waste it on not needed saddles etc
Sorry for the ramble but id really appreciate some unbiassed expert advice and opinions