silvershadow81
Well-Known Member
I have a very sharp mare who is so spooky. I've had her a year and a half now, and she has gone from unreadable, planting herself, running backwards, refusing to move forwards to a much better horse. When ridden at home in the arena (we are on the top of the moor), its always windy so there are too many excuses for her to suddenly stop or take off (for a few strides).
Im now having to ride after work, in the dark with the floodlights on, and every time we are having silly issues with things moving outside the arena, trees, long grass, even things which don't move!
Took her SJ Sunday and her eyes were on stalks, I didn't feel as though I had her full attention as she is looking everywhere but on the job. The time before I took her out she had every fence down and she nearly fell over, just because she was not listening, or looking. (It is as if a switch goes in her head and there is then ZERO communication back from her)
She is very stressy anyway, so really try to ride her in a soft contact, but she is so sharp and unpredictable it is hard not to just get hold of her and hold her to try and keep her focused.
Anyway, im thinking of either French blinkers or racing blinkers for her to see if that helps to keep her focussed? Has anyone tried this before? What were the results? The last thing I want to do is make things worse!
Im now having to ride after work, in the dark with the floodlights on, and every time we are having silly issues with things moving outside the arena, trees, long grass, even things which don't move!
Took her SJ Sunday and her eyes were on stalks, I didn't feel as though I had her full attention as she is looking everywhere but on the job. The time before I took her out she had every fence down and she nearly fell over, just because she was not listening, or looking. (It is as if a switch goes in her head and there is then ZERO communication back from her)
She is very stressy anyway, so really try to ride her in a soft contact, but she is so sharp and unpredictable it is hard not to just get hold of her and hold her to try and keep her focused.
Anyway, im thinking of either French blinkers or racing blinkers for her to see if that helps to keep her focussed? Has anyone tried this before? What were the results? The last thing I want to do is make things worse!