Jogging, but in the school!

[Ziggy_]

My mare's always been a jogger out hacking which I've spent a long time rectifying, and 95% of the time she is now OK; she likes to push her luck sometimes but a quick reminder does the trick.

However, we're now having problems with jogging in the school! She's fine when on a long rein; its when I pick up a contact that she starts to jog.

Its not me over-riding her walk as she has a very forward going walk anyway, I don't really use my legs unless I'm asking her to do something (if that makes sense). Nor is the contact too strong as she won't tolerate that for a second

I have been trying picking her up, then giving her a long rein, then picking her up, etc, so she's not anticipating 'doing something' when I pick up the contact, but its not helping!

Anyone got any tips?

 

[Racing_Gal]

I have no advice but would be intrested to hear what people have to say, my Jack can not walk anywhere!! We either jog, trot or gallop every where we go, I've just about given up trying!

Here a vid;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH8Qsi4IzvE

Is this what your mare is like? He's like that all the time, grr! (Back, teeth, tack all checked.)

Sorry if I'm hijacking.

 

[Ziggy_]

Ah yes - I recognise that LOL! Mine used to be a lot like that - it took nine months to find our 'walk' gear and TBH its still a work in progress as she regresses on a regular basis!

Absolute stunner of a horse BTW