Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with first horse

PinkvSantaboots

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Before trying to ride again I would get a different vet and book a proper work up, there are some brilliant vets that will listen to all the issues you are having and then do all the necessary checks to rule out pain or get to the bottom of it.
Because of the severe reactions you are having I would lay money on the fact that some sort of pain is causing her to be this way.
 

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I'm very happy to recco a very experienced connemara person, but likely would depend on your location. She's someone I trust, who has produced many over the years and backed and reschooled a vast amount. She would insist on a clean bill of health from a vet, including scoping etc (as would any pro).
 

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I have a naturally spirited and very clever 4yo - she’s nearly full Arab mare so you know the type.

She’s actually just had 3 months off following moving to our new place. I’ve given her time to settle in specifically because I don’t want her to be reactive when I’m trying to teach her - and the weather wasn’t great either so it seemed like a good idea.

I’ve just started riding again and she’s picked it up like she’s never had a break. She also feels so much more balanced and mature.

Could you arrange to turn out 24/7, or at least as much as possible, and just let her unwind a bit? I basically gave mine a pat and some hay every day, and did feet when dry. Occasionally we’ve pottered out in hand but otherwise she’s had a holiday.
 
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