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Missy (yearling) to trot inhand it seems as if we are dragging her at the start , just trots on fine after we have got her going, but it isnt going to look good at balmoral
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Any tips ? dont have alot of time to practise

I have started to carry a dressage whip just giving her alittle tap but dont want her running off on me either *has visions of me flying*
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dont have alot of time to practise

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Ooops.

Get her marching out in walk (with you by her shoulder, not her head). And with someone behind her encouraging her forward clearly give the trot command. Encorager can run behind flapping arms clapping etc. but must not say anyting.

We practice nightly with our little man who is a absolute superstar now. Will walk on to march, trot, halt and stand square beautifully. He is in at night so is handled twice a day - so we do this too and from the field and from the stable to the barn. They soon get the hang of it.
 
Echo Amymay, make sure you stay at her shoulder. Hold in right hand and carry whip or show cane in left hand this can then be used behind your back to tap her on (that way you stay facing forward and still at her shoulder).
 
we have right up until may .... she halts fine lol ... I just feel that we are having to push her forward as in stand at her shoulder and push her head out ) and you dont want to be doing that either ...beats dragging her i suppose . She has the energy and the impulsion there but its getting her to listen to those commands . ( hope this all makes sense lol ) she listens in the stable but when shes out shes just too damn nosey ( what youngster isnt ? ... would it benefit from taking her to a show , just for a dander around ? there is no other showing classes scheduled as far as i know .


Heres what we have been doing with her and has been done ...

She gets handled twice/three times a day.

Has 2 rugs on (chucked over and does not mind at all)

She picks up all 4 feet nicely also had a trim

her mane has been pulled slightly but does need another inch off
Her mane was plaited over last night and she stood like a lamb (apart from being really interested in my trainers)
her tail has been trimmed slightly
brings me to another question ( what length should her tail be for the show ? ) slightly above the hock ?

her bridle path has been cut

Like i said she will walk and halt fine , will stand lovely if given polo mints lol

Anything else I need to be doing ? Im such a worrier can you tell ? and im all excited and nervous at the same time


Put her back on to stud mix and shes now getting boiled linseed 3 times a week along with soya oil .. still on the search for good hay, rang 5 different ads yesterday all out, we are running out of hay at the minute .
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nearest stockist of that is 30-40 miles away

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Not that far really though is it. And if you load the trailer up, a once a month visit.
 
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its the distance and price amymay , along with not having a trailer ( i know i could always borrow one )

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Ah, well we all know that having horses ain't cheap. Personally if I were in your shoes I wouldn't hesitate. I would rather spend the money on that than taking her to a show - the overall expense of which would pay for your costs re travelling etc. to collect decent hay.
 
No disrespect amymay but you are NOT in my shoes hun . Im not going to go into justifying why I shouldnt buy this horsehage but at this time it doesnt suit . There are cheaper alternatives , she will not fade away or look any better without it , I know it may help alot but it just isnt viable at the minute .


I have just been incontact with the company that i used to get it from and they arent doing it anymore. I have now tried yell.com to see if there is anywhere else and im not getting anywhere . Its bringing up scotland .
 
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Im not going to go into justifying why I shouldnt buy this horsehage but at this time it doesnt suit

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Of course not - sorry. I got the wrong end of the stick obviously. I thought that you were having problems getting decent hay - and just put it forward as an option.
 
I am ....I just stated in general ...Im not saying I wont be able to get hay (n.ireland is small but not that small)

Plus off topic dear :P
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Tips on trotting younster please ...Couldnt I just use a cattle prod ?
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Tips on trotting younster please ...Couldnt I just use a cattle prod ?

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Yep - just not sure they're show ground legal.....
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Tail just below hocks,
Good old towel flick from someone (brave enough lol)! not hard just encouraging!
Know your problem with hay we were the same ended up having to get it from miles away and piad dear for it but the quality is fab! and worth it IMO!
I am a big believer in Alfa A oil its fab for condition and I show too!
Just remember Balmoral is only a very small show IMO and not worth blowing Missys head with feed for
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I think it can be tricky to get the balance right with babies sometimes. You want to do enough to have her disciplined and understanding what you are asking but not so much that she switches off.
I aim to use absolutely clear crisp and consistent voice commands, and preface most vocal commands with her name to get her attention. Firstly standing on command, with an unbelievable amount of patience, get her to stand quietly and attentively for initially short spaces of time, and without titbits. Use one word and don't say anything unneccesary so that what you do say is more significant. Be profuse with praise but only when she has inadvertently or intentionally done the right thing.
When asking her to move on I would not ever use a whip or similar in your left hand to hit behind you (though that's just personal), as she will be wary of you and swing her quarters away when you want her moving straight.
I would have a friend startle her into moving on promptly (flap something, clap hands) and then make a huge fuss of her. As soon as she moves voluntarily forward make a huge fuss of her and have her understand that she has to move on the voice alone, the worst thing to do is start dragging her.
Ideally she must walk freely and attentively alongside you, in order to get her to respect your space. Use the cane/whip to nudge her shoulders away if she's too close.
Once walk is cracked, the same applied to trot. Try trotting her homewards initially, but get her to trot promptly alongside you then praise her to the hilt.

Get to the point where she is listening to voice commands but also following your lead, walking when you walk and halting when you do, this is a great help when you start lunging.

I think getting these basics right is imperative and that a horse which works correctly in hand is a vastly different animal to break.

Also don't forget that at the show she will be lit up and excited, you'll probably have the reverse problem.....
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Little tube plastic film tube (camera 35mm film plastic case thingy) in your pocket with a few coins in. Rattle it like mad and ponio soon learns to run.
 
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