breaking help / breaking livery reccomendations w. midlands

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brea2006

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hi all

am totally stuck

i own a 17.1hh warmblood 3yr old gelding

he has saddle and bridle on,

walked, trotted on lunge and long rein

decided to sit on him the other day and put pressure in the stirrup and he ran off.
i used a mounting block and he has had his back seen too

in the end i had to use the aid of two helpers, i held him and reassured him, the one lady agve the other lady a leg up gently on to side of saddle. allt his took an hour and 30 mins!!

now i am nervous of getting on, before i had my baby i would have got on and just let him get over it- but now my perspective on life has changed. i have broken two horsew in myself so not a complete novice at breaking by any means, but have never been in this situation

and can't always guarantee there will be two people to help me

so do i let the proffesionals do it or do i perservere myself???

and does anyone recommend anyones breaking services in west midlands area~?

any help would greatly be appreciated

many thanks
kerry
 
Have a look at the Hereford Equestrian website, theres a fair few on there that do breaking. I would ring up 5 or so have a chat, get prices then go and view the yards and make sure you see them work a horse (mid backing, just backed) so you get a feel of what they work like. Every one works differently and may not be your liking or your horses liking. I like the pinus's at sheepcots, Tot wall (she's ace, not sure if doing backing any more)
 
Is there on one on the yard that would be willing to help you for a couple of weeks for a small fee?

I looked into sending mines away but he gets so stressed its unbelievable. A few girls on the yard are knowledgable and have broken their own horses so I have asked if they would be willing to help until I was able to get on him myself if I paid them a set rate per 1/2 hour to the hour.

Someone might be glad of the extra cash and the challenge :)
Hope this helps and good luck
 
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