nikkiportia
Well-Known Member
Yesterday I arranged to go on my first proper hack out with new horse Ellis. Met up with a friend and her pony for a bit of company.
Ellis was a superstar, especially as he'd never met the pony either. They quite happily walked side by side, you'd have thought they were best buddies!
We encountered everything from big barking dogs, traffic, other horses, very scary drains that used to spook my last horse, people, cycles and even birds flying out infront of us. (oh and road signs too chriscogul!) He was excellent, had a 'look' at a few things but was easily reassured.
He didn't pull, kept his trot nice and controlled, walked infront or behind or abreast. Nothing really fazed him. In fact, I'd go as far as to say I felt much more confident on him than I ever did on my last horse!
Me and friend stopped for a chat before parting company, he stood like an angel, nuzzling the pony then happily walked back to our own yard alone. Of course I had the biggest grin ever when I got back, and he got the biggest hug!!
Ellis was a superstar, especially as he'd never met the pony either. They quite happily walked side by side, you'd have thought they were best buddies!
We encountered everything from big barking dogs, traffic, other horses, very scary drains that used to spook my last horse, people, cycles and even birds flying out infront of us. (oh and road signs too chriscogul!) He was excellent, had a 'look' at a few things but was easily reassured.
He didn't pull, kept his trot nice and controlled, walked infront or behind or abreast. Nothing really fazed him. In fact, I'd go as far as to say I felt much more confident on him than I ever did on my last horse!
Me and friend stopped for a chat before parting company, he stood like an angel, nuzzling the pony then happily walked back to our own yard alone. Of course I had the biggest grin ever when I got back, and he got the biggest hug!!
