Amaretto
Well-Known Member
I'm not really sure how this has come about, but recently my horse has become a little scared in collecting rings if a horse passes left to left a bit too closely. He puts the brakes on slightly and might jump away from the oncoming horse. On the odd occasion he's tried to spin around.
I don't want this to turn into an issue, and I'm putting it down to lack of mileage as he has done very little competing (he's 6).
I try to work him where he doesn't feel penned in and I will ask for early times in future. Also going to work him more with other horses in the manege at home. If I am to take him show-jumping, he will need to feel okay about busy collecting rings, so any ideas on how to sort this would be much appreciated.
I don't want this to turn into an issue, and I'm putting it down to lack of mileage as he has done very little competing (he's 6).
I try to work him where he doesn't feel penned in and I will ask for early times in future. Also going to work him more with other horses in the manege at home. If I am to take him show-jumping, he will need to feel okay about busy collecting rings, so any ideas on how to sort this would be much appreciated.