Do you think we're ready?

Dopey~Danone

Dopey~Danone

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I would really like to take my horse cubbing this season, but I am not sure if we are ready.
He is is a 6 year old ex-racer and I have owned him for 8 months, although I havn't been able to do much with him due to poor feet, I am really starting to get more confidence with him and I am starting to trust him more and more.

He gas been on a funride before (not with me) and he wasn't fussed by the horses and just pootled roung calmly.
Yesterday out on a hack, we met the hounds being exercised and he wasnt bothered by it at all, he is soooo chilled, its like he's been doped!

I am quite experianced and have been hunting before, I took my last horse for his first time, its just a confidence thing. I am sure he will be fine, but I just don't know, and would apreaciate your opinions and any advice, thanks. :)
 
Well you're never going to know until you give it a go! They all have to start somewhere and it's not usually the first time they muck about but the time after ( if they are going to)

If he has been out in the company of other horses as saw hounds yesterday ( albeit in passing) and he was ok that usually gives you some indication as to his reactions.

Some horses you know will never be good, but if you feel confident, go for it! Lucky you.
 
Everyone has to start somewhere. If you can find either a mock hunt, a sponsored ride with hounds then it might give you a better idea. But if not go to the newcomer's meet and wear a green ribbon. (The horse - not you!)
 
Go for it! If he was chilled out on fun rides and seeing the hounds, so long as you feel confident and safe then cubbing would be a great way to start out with him. You never know until you try.

I do agree with Tictac that if they are the type to misbehave then it is not normally the first time but the time after :)
 
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