Obstacles to do inhand

[miskettie]

I've been doing quite alot of inhand work with Ettie recently, while she is recovering from a back injury.

We're both getting a bit bored doing the same things...so was wondering whether anyone can suggest some new things to do? This could be obstacles or anything really.

 

[monkeybum13]

Why not do some de-spooking?
Hanging up flags, bunting, walking over blue tarpaulin, winding in and out of cones etc?

 

[teddyt]

Depending on injury-
poles
raised poles
pole maze/zig zag
rein back between two poles
turn on the forehand/haunches


or watch the local handy pony for inspiration!

 

[blond1]

Maybe try long reining her as I've found it amazing what you can do. ie, transitions, changes within the pace, lateral work. I find it more interesting for me than just leading out in hand.

Wishing Ettie a full and speedy recovery.

 

[intouch]

http://www.horseagilitygb.com/

 

[alainax]

What about trying your commands without being attached to her. Walk trot an halt by voice and body language alone? Will make you bond so strong