Eventing/HTing a horse you dont know

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As my horse is off work this season with a bone chip to his hind leg I have been offered a mare form my yard to ride and do what I want with. Her flat work is fine (prelim/novice), her showjumping is fine (used to be grade B) but has been beaten A LOT (she really panics if she hits a fence and generalyy rushes) XC I dont know anything about only that she has been schooling once (dont know if she was beaten then or not) and can be quite nappy.

Do you think it is worth competing her this season (would only do unaff) or will it be too much for her?

Am going to try and take her to some dressage only soon ish to see how she copes them maybe do a few sponsered rides?
 
Agree with Sarah Jane - try and it and see. As long as you know you're not sitting on a complete looney
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because its one thing having a broken horse for the season but it would be awful breaking yourself as well on someone else's horse.
 
When you say beaten, with a whip or what? You'll probably have to be very gentle and kind to gain her confidence I should think. Very worthwhile job if you are able to do it though - good luck.
 
Suck it and see! You might as well give it a go. After the first time, you'll have a much better idea of where she is with it and what you'll need to work on with her. Good luck!
 
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