"New" trainer for Ludo

[ycbm]

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[Aperchristmas]

He's looking great - I'm another who wouldn't worry about dishing or plaiting at his age and stage. It's so obviously a balance & strength issue and as he's young, that's an issue that will pass in good time. Noticeable improvement in the canter between the videos - I imagine you'll start to see quicker progress in the next few months than you have so far!

 

[tristar]

its lovely to watch , he looks kind of relaxed, yet the flow comes through , it looks unforced and unrestricted

 

[ycbm]

its lovely to watch , he looks kind of relaxed, yet the flow comes through , it looks unforced and unrestricted

I know that's a big compliment from you Tristar, thankyou.

 

[Trouper]

Great update. Thanks for posting.

 

[ycbm]

I haven't posted for a while because Ludo went a little bit flat while we were slowing him down and waiting for him to strengthen up, but he's right back on form now!

He's doing half 20m circle counter canter, shoulder in and travers wtc, walk pirouette and today we made our first attempts at half pass in trot and a medium trot. He's going to be great at both! He's a joy to train.

Here's the first ever try at half pass, crossing in front and behind. Lots more to do, but what a great start ?

 

[EventingMum]

You must be delighted, he seems to have the brain, willingness and physical capability, getting all three together is a real find!

 

[Mule]

I haven't posted for a while because Ludo went a little bit flat while we were slowing him down and waiting for him to strengthen up, but he's right back on form now!

He's doing half 20m circle counter canter, shoulder in and travers wtc, walk pirouette and today we made our first attempts at half pass in trot and at medium trot. He's going to be great at both! He's a joy to train.

Here's the first ever try at half pass, crossing in front and behind. Lots more to do, but what a great start ?

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Wow, he looks so handsome and very athletic.

 

[splashgirl45]

he will be fabulous, already pretty good, you have a good one there

 

[ycbm]

You must be delighted, he seems to have the brain, willingness and physical capability, getting all three together is a real find!

This is what my trainer and I are feeling. Obviously he's not an international superstar, but he's athletic, flexible and extremely trainable. He was one hell of a chance find 3 years ago. I never tire of telling anyone who sees him that I only bought him because I've never had a spotty horse before. And it's true!

I would really like to buy one of his babies but I've no idea where they are. If anyone knows of an Ithon Patch two year old for sale please let me know.

 

[shortstuff99]

I like that both of you have the same concentration face going ?. He looks great!

 

[tristar]

well done

 

[HayleyUK]

He looks super sweet. Who do you train with out of interest?

 

[ycbm]

Sonia Webster (married name Baines). She's a GP rider but so down to earth and fun. Every lesson is different and she's not afraid to break eggs to make omelettes. She's based in Chesterfield.

 

[ycbm]

Those photos show i broke my left shoulder blade, don't they ??

 

[HayleyUK]

Sonia Webster (married name Baines). She's a GP rider but so down to earth and fun. Every lesson is different and she's not afraid to break eggs to make omelettes. She's based in Chesterfield.

Thank you

 

[LadyGascoyne]

He’s such a lovely horse. And he’s looking so grown up!

 

[ycbm]

We had a fabulous lesson today. He's got so much stronger, and he's now holding the trot rhythm for himself instead of me having to count it. My trainer remarked on just how much bulk he had put on, and not an ounce of it is fat, all muscle.

He can now counter canter a complete circuit of the school on each leg, and today we tried striking off in counter canter, which will be a prerequisite for flying changes. He got it almost straight away.

Half pass from behind with some lovely crossing.



And his uphill canter




And yes, he really is getting darker and darker. His mane is now growing in black. This time last year it was almost all silver. I love it, the darker the better!

 

[splashgirl45]

he is looking fab and i like the new colouring as well. he has really matured, any chance of a video sometime, i just love the way he moves, what a good buy!!!

 

[GinaGeo]

Ludo is looking super - he’s certainly an athletic looking type and you both sound like you are enjoying yourselves!

Sonia isn’t a million miles from me and as my current trainer is moving to Devon I might have to get in touch!

 

[ycbm]

I'd love to share the videos but he's still a baby and they are far from perfect, and it spoils everything for me if even one person makes comments about soundness or 'he was going better a month ago' (when he was doing something less physically or mentally stressful).

When he was 2 I put up video of him running around loose and someone said that they didn't want to be 'that person' who spoiled things but still went on to say he was lame in the right hind. It's been nagging at the back of my mind ever since that they might be right and after three years I'm only now starting to believe he isn't going to break down at any moment.

He's such a joy to ride!
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[splashgirl45]

thats a shame but i understand why that would have upset you...he is still lovely even in still photos

 

[Trouper]

Goodness - he really is ramping up the rate of progress now his body is ready for it!! Lovely photos.

 

[Mule]

He looks so uphill in the canter photo. He has really come on. He is very strong looking too.

 

[ycbm]

He looks so uphill in the canter photo. He has really come on. He is very strong looking too.

I got one that was so extreme he looked like he was bucking! I chose one that was a bit more representative

 

[ycbm]

Forgive me leaning forwards?

 

[ycbm]

First ever try at preparing for medium trot today. I was pleased with this but I want to yell at myself to look up, sit back! My trainer did, several times!

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

Wow look at him! I do love a Ludo update ?

 

[tristar]

i actually like the way you are sitting for him, lightly and with a light rein contact as well, it seems to be working for you

 

[ycbm]

i actually like the way you are sitting for him, lightly and with a light rein contact as well, it seems to be working for you

Thankyou I don't "do" driving seat or big rein pressure and thankfully neither does my trainer. Nobody could like where I'm looking though ?