meesha
Well-Known Member
Hi
Hope someone can advise - have been schooling my 8 year old gelding - ridden and also when lunged (with side reins) he accepts contact in walk but in trot he doesnt seem to be able to relax and work nicely - should I just do more in walk as not done masses with him (mostly hacking, fun rides, bit xc schooling/clear round) to get him to stretch etc before expecting more.
Teeth are due to be checked but back/saddle all checked and ok - he is reasonably fit (although a little more porky than he should be) and hacks out well. His canter is also ok but the trot seems to be sticking point - worried it could be my contact so thought about flexi reins but he is also not brilliant on lunge with side reins.
Any tips greatly appreciated
boring ceral for all I'm afraid !! (museli mixed with branflakes !!!!)
Hope someone can advise - have been schooling my 8 year old gelding - ridden and also when lunged (with side reins) he accepts contact in walk but in trot he doesnt seem to be able to relax and work nicely - should I just do more in walk as not done masses with him (mostly hacking, fun rides, bit xc schooling/clear round) to get him to stretch etc before expecting more.
Teeth are due to be checked but back/saddle all checked and ok - he is reasonably fit (although a little more porky than he should be) and hacks out well. His canter is also ok but the trot seems to be sticking point - worried it could be my contact so thought about flexi reins but he is also not brilliant on lunge with side reins.
Any tips greatly appreciated
boring ceral for all I'm afraid !! (museli mixed with branflakes !!!!)