ridersince2002
Well-Known Member
I ride a pony for someone, and shes normally a nutter, but now shes out 24/7 shes calmed right down and i have control (woo ) so i can start schooling her properly
Shes walking his the head down and looks beautiful, trotting and cantering without charging off or pulling my arms off, and shes bending nicely and coming back to me as soon as shes asked and not opening her mouth to evade the bit now, and also warming up long and low on the snaffle ring of a waterford gag (had lots of trouble finding the right bit in spring, and this was what we found was best, but id like to try her in a snaffle again soon).
So her owner has asked me to start asking her to work in an outline. I dont want her to start getting naughty or not enjoy her work, as im really pleased with her at the moment so i want to make sure i do it right.
Ive always been taught to play with the bit in their mouth and lower my hands, but i was wondering if theres any other ways anyone can suggest? I know people have their own ways of doing things, but wasnt sure if there are other ways of doing this.
I know theres no quick miracle way, but i really want to make sure i do it right so please dont critisize me for asking
Shes walking his the head down and looks beautiful, trotting and cantering without charging off or pulling my arms off, and shes bending nicely and coming back to me as soon as shes asked and not opening her mouth to evade the bit now, and also warming up long and low on the snaffle ring of a waterford gag (had lots of trouble finding the right bit in spring, and this was what we found was best, but id like to try her in a snaffle again soon).
So her owner has asked me to start asking her to work in an outline. I dont want her to start getting naughty or not enjoy her work, as im really pleased with her at the moment so i want to make sure i do it right.
Ive always been taught to play with the bit in their mouth and lower my hands, but i was wondering if theres any other ways anyone can suggest? I know people have their own ways of doing things, but wasnt sure if there are other ways of doing this.
I know theres no quick miracle way, but i really want to make sure i do it right so please dont critisize me for asking