pennyturner
Well-Known Member
My lovely boys have a new trick. Having pulled up the carriage outside the pub, they are then asked to stand quietly for an hour. Being NF ponies, they are exceptionally good at this demanding work... especially if they think there might be a slurp of beer or a mint in it for them. 
Next steps is to use this stop (which they're getting to quite enjoy) as an opportunity to practice turning the carriage in a tight space. I'm still using a groom to guide them slightly at the moment, but they're starting to get the idea of walking sideways to push the pole. Obviously it needs a bit of concentration and co-ordination, and there are no mints involved, so I shouldn't expect miracles
Next steps is to use this stop (which they're getting to quite enjoy) as an opportunity to practice turning the carriage in a tight space. I'm still using a groom to guide them slightly at the moment, but they're starting to get the idea of walking sideways to push the pole. Obviously it needs a bit of concentration and co-ordination, and there are no mints involved, so I shouldn't expect miracles