Forward going horses!

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Hd my new horse for about 2 months and im starting to trust and get used to him BUT!!....

I have only ever rode plods that you have to pony club kick to get going.... and TBH i was sick of them so when i had the opportunity to buy another horse i went for something quicker off the leg because i felt it was the only way my riding could progress.

Believe me for a cob he is soooo responsive and willing its unreal (which is good!). It just knots my stomach sometimes when im trotting, as he steadys with a half halt, but after every say 10 strides he needs another one.

I know hes not going to bolt but ive had a few accidents on horses that have in the past so its an automatic thought when i can feel them picking up the pace!

I know everyone will say get used to it and i need to chill but its soooo hard.

Sorry i just had to get it off my chest!!! And also i want to know what others prefer - forward going or ploddy (obviously for all the eventers & SJs etc out there i apologise as it would be fairly obvious what you would prefer!!!!)
 
I definalty prefer to rev up a horse than hold one back and I have a bit of a knack for it which is usful at uni competitions as theres always one asleep horse. I think its probs because my back is a bit weak so i find it physically easier.
 
I prefer a forward going horse but they can be trickier to ride. That said think I'm some sort of sadist cos I like them to be a little bit sharp too......
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Definitely forward going, though controllable. Quick off the leg but soft in the hand - horrible riding a horse thats constantly trying to tank off with you.
 
Tia's always been forward going, I sometimes think if she slowed down now and then she'd look more, spook less and be a lot calmer!
 
I don't really mind - I suppose I prefer something I don't constantly have to niggle at!

With your problem, when you give the half halt make a conscious effort to slow your rising down and keep it slow. That might help him get the message.
 
I'm with you scotsmare the sharper the better! My friends joke that I've been riding crazies for so long then nerves that carry the signal to kick have disintergrated. On a plod I think I'm kicking, but there is no movement in my legs
 
I would actually go with ploddy, providing it revs up when needed!

I'm used to ploddy and seem to have mastered the art of getting them going. I just generally feel safer if the horse is more on the ploddy side
 
I voted ploddy. But I have just aquired one which is the opposite. Am learning to cope and 'relax' but its sooooo not what I'm used. Not sure if I will prefer it time, it is nice not having to kick all the time
 
I'm in the same boat, just bought ( five months ago) ex team chaser, def no legs required! Used to a ploddy cob ( exhausting). Doing lots of schooling and regular lessons has helped loads; But like you his trot is amazingly fast a bit like a jet engine!! Doesn't spook too much, but when he does its so quick.
 
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