In Hand Ideas

[Dyllymoo]

My saddle officially isn't fitting quite right and having tried a few things the saddler has suggested (via WhatsApp) and them not quite working I have decided to wait until she can come out to get back on.

So.… I am looking at doing some in hand work with J, a few times a week, to keep his brain engaged. Can you recommend anything at all:

* Must be done in an arena only (not allowed to hack out at present)

* Not long reining (I already do this with and without poles and sometimes lunge using 2 lines)

* Videos would be ideal as I am a visual learner

* Introduction/ basic stuff, J is only 5 with very little schooling knowledge (with a numpty for an owner).

* No subscription things as we are down to one wage at the minute

I already do trec type things with him (S bend with poles etc.) but I'm not really able to spend hours setting things up in the school as I only have one visit a day and its after work. (I do have all manner of flags, umbrellas, tarp etc. to do when lockdown is over!)

Thank you

 

[Wheels]

Theres loads of stuff on youtube! Just search for horse groundwork exercises and theres plenty of vids

I'm currently teaching my horse the jambette to lead on to the spanish walk as per pics below, he lifts his knee high but then doesnt kick it forward very far so we are working daily to improve that

We also do classical in hand work which he enjoys and can do all the lateral moves in walk, just starting to do introduce some trot work at the minute although getting too much bend and not enough stepping over in the lunge cavesson so will switch to the bridle so I have an outside rein

 

[Dyllymoo]

Thank you. I hope he enjoys it! Will see what I can find