Olliepoppy
Well-Known Member
She pulled up after 250 - 300 yards. That's not a bolt. So I think that should put your mind at rest, she didn't bolt, she bogged off with a rider who rode her in a manner that she wasn't used to and objected to. The environment was not conducive to a successful schooling session anyway.
That's good to hear! It's difficult when you trust someone to do the right thing for you and your horse but your not 100% sure it was the right thing. All your comments have helped me decide to give the mare a chance and just take things easy. Her previous owners said her only negative was she was difficult to catch so they left a headcollar on when riding her regularly and took it off when not. I have spent time working on that and I can now catch her no problem (in less than 2 weeks) so maybe she's not so trusting of certain people?!