Mollyy
Well-Known Member
I have a lovely little event pony who conistantly jumps double clears at PC events...however his dressage is poor and he usually scores in the early 40's. I have weekly lessons with a good instructor but he is so tense and resistant, even my instructor says it is an awful lot for an inexperienced 16 year old to contend with. I contacted his old rider for advice, as her results on him seem to be alot better, and she told me that she used draw reins, I've never used them but am aware of what they do and also the problems they can cause. I wonder if his resistance problems have come from the draw reins?...
Anyway I'm not sure what to do, he is 11 years old, is it possible to change his way of going for good at this stage? Should I resort to draw reins or keep struggling on? She had placings on him at elementary but with me he's never got 60% + in a Prelim! So I have to say that they must have had some effect :/!
Any advice appreciated!
Anyway I'm not sure what to do, he is 11 years old, is it possible to change his way of going for good at this stage? Should I resort to draw reins or keep struggling on? She had placings on him at elementary but with me he's never got 60% + in a Prelim! So I have to say that they must have had some effect :/!
Any advice appreciated!