PoniePower
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Hi, I am having an issue with my 4 year old. She is 13.3hh, and not yet backed. She is quite a lighter frame, so I wanted to wait until nearer the spring to fully back her, she is supposed to be for my daughter.
She has done a lot of ground work. She walks on a leadrope really well and isn't afraid of ANYTHING! The trouble is, once her head collar comes off, all her training, goes out of the window and she is really defiant. She lives out 24/7 in a small herd of 2 others and they are all mine. I have trained one to work to voice command for a disabled rider.
Yesterday, she kicked me in the chest. I feel I don't trust her anymore but my daughter is heartbroken at the possibility of us rehoming her and I feel my training has let her down.
I really need advice please....
She has done a lot of ground work. She walks on a leadrope really well and isn't afraid of ANYTHING! The trouble is, once her head collar comes off, all her training, goes out of the window and she is really defiant. She lives out 24/7 in a small herd of 2 others and they are all mine. I have trained one to work to voice command for a disabled rider.
Yesterday, she kicked me in the chest. I feel I don't trust her anymore but my daughter is heartbroken at the possibility of us rehoming her and I feel my training has let her down.
I really need advice please....