itsapiebald
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I just want to know people's experiences the first time they broke a horse in, please no comments saying that all horses should be sent away because we've all got to start somewhere!
I'm thinking about getting myself a youngster (haven't decided yet)
I'm an experienced rider on broken in horses, I'm used to quirky and green horses but have never completely broken a horse in my self. I worked with a cob who had been lunged and leant over, I then went onto sit on him, teach him voice commands and had him happily working in walk and trot and beginning to canter and then someone else then went on to ride him away. I only did this as my friend needed a rider for him.
We also have a fell which we got partly broken, we ended up having to restart her completely as she was a rescue pony and the new surroundings completely blew her mind (once rescued she never left the rescue centre, other than going to equifest for an inhand class and then coming to us) she's now pretty much a perfect pony; been showjumping (isn't her forte by any means) but loves cross country and hunting.
Sorry this was so long but wanted you guys to get the full story, I'm now considering getting one to break start to finish...I'm very confident and patient and would definitely be getting support from an instructor.
Thankyou!!
I just want to know people's experiences the first time they broke a horse in, please no comments saying that all horses should be sent away because we've all got to start somewhere!
I'm thinking about getting myself a youngster (haven't decided yet)
I'm an experienced rider on broken in horses, I'm used to quirky and green horses but have never completely broken a horse in my self. I worked with a cob who had been lunged and leant over, I then went onto sit on him, teach him voice commands and had him happily working in walk and trot and beginning to canter and then someone else then went on to ride him away. I only did this as my friend needed a rider for him.
We also have a fell which we got partly broken, we ended up having to restart her completely as she was a rescue pony and the new surroundings completely blew her mind (once rescued she never left the rescue centre, other than going to equifest for an inhand class and then coming to us) she's now pretty much a perfect pony; been showjumping (isn't her forte by any means) but loves cross country and hunting.
Sorry this was so long but wanted you guys to get the full story, I'm now considering getting one to break start to finish...I'm very confident and patient and would definitely be getting support from an instructor.
Thankyou!!