Vodkagirly
Well-Known Member
Got my first ODE in 3 weeks He is a fab horse but very nappy when by himself. He hadn't been hacked out by himself till a couple of months ago but since with a lot of practice being lead and following hubbie on bike then eventually going ourselves we are managing it though a bit over spooky. The ODE is on the yard where we are stabled so have unlimited access to the XC course so over the next few weeks I need to crack this. He loves XC so once we get through the start and over the first fence I think we'll be ok.
The start is an entrance to the field and a break in the hedge about 12 foot wide and he seems to have a real issue with it. I suspect there has been some major arguments in the past at this point.... He isn't a horse that responds to the whip, it just winds him up more. How would you deal with it?
The start is an entrance to the field and a break in the hedge about 12 foot wide and he seems to have a real issue with it. I suspect there has been some major arguments in the past at this point.... He isn't a horse that responds to the whip, it just winds him up more. How would you deal with it?