OK big decision to make.....

[Parkranger]

Well not really that big but a decision non the less.

I was originally going to do a walk and trot test with the boy on 26th November. We're still trying to get our canter right so decided that Walk and Trot is the way forward for our first go.

Just found out there's a drag hunt on the same day also quite near us.......jumps are all optional and only up to 2ft 6 so sounds ideal. The huntmaster emailed me and said that we should be fine - seems like a nice guy.....

So which do I blow out? I'm told that I gallop around too much but that's what we enjoy

although my sensible side says, do the dressage.......

 

[SillyMare]

Stuff the dressage - go and have some fun!!

I'm probably not the right person for a balanced opinion.

 

[tigers_eye]

There will be other dressage competitions. But the drag hunt may not be over such inviting fences and so close for another year!

 

[Rambo]

Simple....blow out the dressage

 

[PinkFairy]

well surely you will get a chance to do either one again? So maybe choose whichever you would prefer to do..? If you enjoy galloping around but are entered in a walk and trot test, maybe do the hunt then next time, do dressage? if that helps

 

[Kelly1982]

Go to the drag hunt without a doubt, galloping and jumping is much more fun

 

[eohippus]

depends what you want to do with him in the long run really. I am sure he already knows how to gallop around but as you say you are having trouble with canter and maybe work that is more disciplined. If you just want to have fun with him then go on the ride, if you want more then go to the dressage and see what happens.
I am sure you will have fun whatever you choose.
best wishes
Dawn

 

[Scoopy]

Do what makes you smile and have fun...............

 

[CastleMouse]

Go for the drag hunt! Enjoy yourself!

 

[Parkranger]

mmmmm, majority are on my wave length! I know what I want to do but my sensible side says do the dressage.

Hoping to take him hunting on my own on Boxing day so maybe it's more sensible to go out with a friend hunting in November - then atleast I won't be cacking it on Boxing day......

See, I'm talking myself into the enevitable! x

 

[tigers_eye]

And there is nothing better for an immature horse with a weak canter than having to canter over natural undualtions unconfined by a school...

 

[Parkranger]

Yes, but atleast he won't be cantering around corners!!

 

[Parkranger]

Yes, but atleast he won't be cantering around corners!!

Seriously he's fine out hacking it's in the school - I suppose he's got used to using one lead in canter out hacking so trying to get him to use the other now out hacking.......

 

[Fiona]

Sorry to but in...and may seem like an odd Q as I live in NI!
However my brother lives on the Surrey/Hampshire border, and the drag hunt you are going on sounds ideal for him.
You couldn't let me know the details could you????
Many thanks
Fiona

 

[Parkranger]

Hi Fiona - It's the Berks hunt I believe and it's in Highclere.....the link is on my other post about things to do near Andover on Boxing Day ....

 

[Parkranger]

mmmm, wasn't that hard to make a decision afterall - muddy face and knackered butt here we come......