spamiad
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I had our new mare arrive on Saturday afternoon, after losing my last one a few weeks ago, tried her over a week ago is some very strong winds, and purchased her of someone i know or a BSJA coach, She was very quiet to ride and handle which is what i wanted , was 5 stage vetted the following week and passed with flying colours, she a 6 year old IDXTB bred one foal, mainly been used for hacking until this year where she has taken trips to Somerford park, eland lodge XC and local arenas for show jumping.
Now i might be been very hard on my self and her, i had a massive confidence knock a few years ago with a previous horse, and Grace my last mare clawed that back for me massively, even though she was also young. unfortunately due to wobbles and kissing spines we had to have her out to sleep. i know she only arrive Saturday afternoon, and she seems very settled on the stable, and is craving her daily turnout, ( she hadn't been turned out for 4 weeks prior to me having her and any turnout she has had over the year has been on dirt paddocks with hay) we do have good grass even for this time of year, but she seems far more spooky than when i went to try her, she had a fit walking into the school the other night to lunge (not been able to ride yet sue to saddle needing adjustment), and the last night she walked into the school OK, but got away from me when my mum and dad appeared at the gate, adding to the fact that my yard owner will not turn her out due to the fact she found her too lively.
My question is should i be leaving her longer to settle in before i start criticizing her, im more of the should just knuckle down and crack on as soon as they land relay, hence the lunging as i cant ride until Saturday
sam
I had our new mare arrive on Saturday afternoon, after losing my last one a few weeks ago, tried her over a week ago is some very strong winds, and purchased her of someone i know or a BSJA coach, She was very quiet to ride and handle which is what i wanted , was 5 stage vetted the following week and passed with flying colours, she a 6 year old IDXTB bred one foal, mainly been used for hacking until this year where she has taken trips to Somerford park, eland lodge XC and local arenas for show jumping.
Now i might be been very hard on my self and her, i had a massive confidence knock a few years ago with a previous horse, and Grace my last mare clawed that back for me massively, even though she was also young. unfortunately due to wobbles and kissing spines we had to have her out to sleep. i know she only arrive Saturday afternoon, and she seems very settled on the stable, and is craving her daily turnout, ( she hadn't been turned out for 4 weeks prior to me having her and any turnout she has had over the year has been on dirt paddocks with hay) we do have good grass even for this time of year, but she seems far more spooky than when i went to try her, she had a fit walking into the school the other night to lunge (not been able to ride yet sue to saddle needing adjustment), and the last night she walked into the school OK, but got away from me when my mum and dad appeared at the gate, adding to the fact that my yard owner will not turn her out due to the fact she found her too lively.
My question is should i be leaving her longer to settle in before i start criticizing her, im more of the should just knuckle down and crack on as soon as they land relay, hence the lunging as i cant ride until Saturday
sam