ownedbyaconnie
Well-Known Member
Hi,
Does anyone have any tips for training pony to stand nicely at the mounting block? She’s great if I have a treat to hand but I don’t want to be dependent on treats! She’s also fab to stand if I get up from the ground so I think it’s a case of her never being taught properly.
She’ll stand perfectly until i get on the mounting block where she’ll then step backwards. At the moment I move her back to where she was before, wait for her to settle, give her a scratch and praise and try again. She does eventually get it but it’s taking 10-15 mins. Is it a case of repetition?
Thanks!
Does anyone have any tips for training pony to stand nicely at the mounting block? She’s great if I have a treat to hand but I don’t want to be dependent on treats! She’s also fab to stand if I get up from the ground so I think it’s a case of her never being taught properly.
She’ll stand perfectly until i get on the mounting block where she’ll then step backwards. At the moment I move her back to where she was before, wait for her to settle, give her a scratch and praise and try again. She does eventually get it but it’s taking 10-15 mins. Is it a case of repetition?
Thanks!