I DONT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN, PLEASE HELP ME

Lol. I now realise it was very silly to suggest my daughter learn to long rein on a youngster. I am in the process of swapping her pony for a 4 yr old lipizzaner stallion (unbroken naturally) so she can learn airs above the ground. I feel if I let those nasty men school it they would be cruel.
 
littlelegs said:
Lol. I now realise it was very silly to suggest my daughter learn to long rein on a youngster. I am in the process of swapping her pony for a 4 yr old lipizzaner stallion (unbroken naturally) so she can learn airs above the ground. I feel if I let those nasty men school it they would be cruel.
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Better make sure the stallion has covered a few mares first, liven things up a bit.
I am off now. I am going to get on my TB. He isnt backed but if I tie him to a post at the side of a motorway it should give me enough time to get on him before he realises. Plus the passing cars should distract him.

I would say wish me luck, but I dont need it. I am a brilliant rider.
 
Oh dear the cats have their claws out again :( so sad. OP posted asking for advice and many have been kind enough to try and help but why oh why do some hijack other peoples posts for a good old scrap :( Sorry OP on behalf of those so childish!!

I had a very explosive little PC eventer who was a real git in the school but his was bad manners as he liked to jump and not doing dressage so I had to spice up the dressage - A good instructor will help educate him and hopefully keep you safe too. It does sound as thought your chap hasn't had much schooling but hard to say without reading full thread and knowing his full history.

There is a key for every horse and you may find with help you guys can click BUT if you don't please don't be afraid to sell him. It is not a wimps way out it is the safest option for both your sakes ( if it comes to that)

My chap went to a young keen chap who did hunter trials, hunted and lots of show jumping and the horse and lad were in their element.

Also as others have said cut his food down to ad lib hay and balancer / vits just in case his diet is fuelling his behaviour.

Good luck x
 
Assume that's aimed at me Beatrice5? If you read the whole thread you will note I responded to the op in a previous post in what was intended as a helpful manner. I can only speak for myself, but I was responding to the rather foolish (in my opinion) comments made suggesting the op have her first go at long reining, alone with a horse she is struggling with, & not at the op herself. Apologies for thread hi jacking but in the short time i've been on here i've seen it more than a few times.
 
Hope you get it sorted hun, I think the way forward is to get a instructor out to you as sending them schooling will not solve the issue between you and him. Somebody schooling with you would be the best option as it will be you riding him long term if you are keeping him. Everyone will have there opinion but get a expert out to you .. If they say theres no use then you have tried everything . Good luck with it all and keep us all posted x
 
Beatrice5 said:
Oh dear the cats have their claws out again :( so sad. OP posted asking for advice and many have been kind enough to try and help but why oh why do some hijack other peoples posts for a good old scrap :( Sorry OP on behalf of those so childish!!

I had a very explosive little PC eventer who was a real git in the school but his was bad manners as he liked to jump and not doing dressage so I had to spice up the dressage - A good instructor will help educate him and hopefully keep you safe too. It does sound as thought your chap hasn't had much schooling but hard to say without reading full thread and knowing his full history.

There is a key for every horse and you may find with help you guys can click BUT if you don't please don't be afraid to sell him. It is not a wimps way out it is the safest option for both your sakes ( if it comes to that)

My chap went to a young keen chap who did hunter trials, hunted and lots of show jumping and the horse and lad were in their element.

Also as others have said cut his food down to ad lib hay and balancer / vits just in case his diet is fuelling his behaviour.

Good luck x
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Agree with this.
 
amymay said:
Sounds like you've simply over-horsed yourself OP.

I'd pop him up for sale and buy yourself something more suitable.
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This. Mine was similar when I first had him, but luckily settled very quickly, having been hunted and not much else, straight from Ireland.

How long have you had him?

Don't be worried about selling him on of he's too much for you. Your safety is far more important than anything.
 
canteron said:
Wow Guido, you are better than Richard Maxwell and can say quite openly that Long Reining is useless - must tell the Cadre Noir, bet they need your advice pronto as you know more than Richard Maxwell and the high classical dressage riders. What level are you riding at? Feel it must be at Olympic Level or Grand Prix dressage to be so opinionated.

Wow, you must be really famous and bet you have a huge following to boot? Where can I buy your books/see your tour).

(PS not going to read any replies as will be in my box, so have fun with your response).
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Ridiculous and unnecessary comment. Guido did not claim to be better than Richard Maxwell, nor that long reining is useless.
 
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