Peanot
Well-Known Member
Went on Wednesday. As some of you may know we`ve been having a few problems where I`ve now been told that my horse is taking the p*ss. When she ran out, I just growled at her and she is doing it more often. Well I have been told to give her a smack.
Also been working on our canter, a more forward energetic canter. The first thing is the first fence, she has stopped at the first fence in the last 4 times we`ve been in the ring!
Also been stopping at doubles, then getting 1 1/2 strides in a 1njs distance. Just basically getting it wrong.
Went into the ring at Eland and fences were from 2`9"-3ft. Friend was there and shouting at me to put weight into heels on the way into fence and keep canter.
Well, we went clear. There were 2 doubles, one with 1njs and one with 2njs. Spot on with both. Well chuffed.
The jumps were put up to 3ft - 3`6". First fence, I was too relaxed, saw a sh*t stride and just sat there! Stopped dead in front of the fence. Friend said that at least she didn`t run out. (supposed to be better than running out).
Smacked her and took her again, friend said that I also lost impulsion on the approach. So got good canter back and set off again. This time no problems but rolled a pole on a spread.
Very pleased with her as it was much better. It was outside on the arena and it is a nice size. We have been going to Markfield indoors and it is quite small there and I think that I haven`t been riding her forwards and watching the videos, I started to check her into almost every fence instead of riding her forwards and trusting her.
Sorry this is a little indulgent but I am in a good mood.
And can`t wait for the summer season, not long now.
Also been working on our canter, a more forward energetic canter. The first thing is the first fence, she has stopped at the first fence in the last 4 times we`ve been in the ring!
Went into the ring at Eland and fences were from 2`9"-3ft. Friend was there and shouting at me to put weight into heels on the way into fence and keep canter.
Well, we went clear. There were 2 doubles, one with 1njs and one with 2njs. Spot on with both. Well chuffed.
The jumps were put up to 3ft - 3`6". First fence, I was too relaxed, saw a sh*t stride and just sat there! Stopped dead in front of the fence. Friend said that at least she didn`t run out. (supposed to be better than running out).
Smacked her and took her again, friend said that I also lost impulsion on the approach. So got good canter back and set off again. This time no problems but rolled a pole on a spread.
Very pleased with her as it was much better. It was outside on the arena and it is a nice size. We have been going to Markfield indoors and it is quite small there and I think that I haven`t been riding her forwards and watching the videos, I started to check her into almost every fence instead of riding her forwards and trusting her.
Sorry this is a little indulgent but I am in a good mood.
And can`t wait for the summer season, not long now.
