xStephx
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I've read when starting out barefoot circles should not be ridden. Can someone explain please as I'm curious and it doesn't say in the book.
Marley is now 4 weeks I think barefoot possibly 5. I was told not to ride until next trimmed but to walk in hand. However he was walking so well with boots and pads I decided to give it a try laSt weekend. He has been great and sound to the point I let him start trotting. He has been fine on the corners of the school.
Today as a test to see if he could cope without boots after walking in hand the other day without I have ridden without them. He seems ok. Not quite striding out as much although someone commented that he was even though I hadn't said anything to them. I let him have trot and he seems ok on the straight but not on the corners. After what I'd read I was curious to know the reason.
Is it too soon to be riding without boots? And letting him have a trot?
Thanks ☺
I've read when starting out barefoot circles should not be ridden. Can someone explain please as I'm curious and it doesn't say in the book.
Marley is now 4 weeks I think barefoot possibly 5. I was told not to ride until next trimmed but to walk in hand. However he was walking so well with boots and pads I decided to give it a try laSt weekend. He has been great and sound to the point I let him start trotting. He has been fine on the corners of the school.
Today as a test to see if he could cope without boots after walking in hand the other day without I have ridden without them. He seems ok. Not quite striding out as much although someone commented that he was even though I hadn't said anything to them. I let him have trot and he seems ok on the straight but not on the corners. After what I'd read I was curious to know the reason.
Is it too soon to be riding without boots? And letting him have a trot?
Thanks ☺