One step forward and two steps back... feeling Meh!

Ceriann said:
My mare is almost exactly like this without the bucking. She got v difficult to go forward in the school, lots of head tossing and evading and tiny tiny bucking hops (nothing serious or anything to make you nervous). I've given her a complete schooling break for the last couple of weeks and have just hacked her - she's forward and happy and comes to the gate now when I call. We'll re-intro schooling in a week or so but keep it short. It's not just my mare that is having more fun either - I now look forward to riding her. She's 5.
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I completely agree!!! I am going to see about just hacking, or going for a short walk around the fields and enjoy the fine weather and light evenings!!
 
Ceriann said:
Sorry just saw your post re hacking - do you have anyone who can walk with you and/or have you considered walking him in hand on a route, seeing how he gets used to it and then starting to hop on board for short sessions? I've done all this with mine and it all helps to create a trust and bond between you. Mine looked at everything on her hack today but a rub gets her through it - I'll be honest I like hacking on my own but it's taken time with my youngster and I'm still in my BP and using my rstor.
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Yes, I plan to start taking him around the fields in hand first, get him use to them, as he hasn't been in all of them, and maybe go with a few buddies too, and then take it from there.
 
Lippyx said:
Yes, I plan to start taking him around the fields in hand first, get him use to them, as he hasn't been in all of them, and maybe go with a few buddies too, and then take it from there.
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Get out and enjoy him - we went back in the school today - 20 mins only - she was a different horse. Different school - I've had a suspicion that the one I wad using was too deep - but even so she was relaxed forward and a pleasure to ride. Don't get me wrong she wasn't perfect but a lot better. We'll hack for a few days again and try another short schooling session. I've had lots of confidence issues myself and I'm still a bit wary - keep him forward out and short and build it up slowly. Best of luck and let us know how you get on.
 
Lippyx said:
I would love to hack, but there is never anyone to hack out with, they all ride during the day, and I don't get there until the evening. Plus most of them have spooky types, who I don't think would be a good role model for him.
I worry he would blind-bolt with me whilst hacking too, no reason behind it, just a fear I have!!
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Don't worry - it can be nerve wracking. Could you not take him out on his own to see how he is? Even just inhand... My mare has hacked alone since I first bakced her and puts some older horses to shame
 
My horse was an absolute git at 5 and 6.

7 was better.....8 I actually started to enjoy riding him.

He's 9 next month and unrecognizable from a few years ago.....don't get disheartened.....

Although I will add we have been through at least ten saddles!!! ;)
 
Hippona said:
My horse was an absolute git at 5 and 6.

7 was better.....8 I actually started to enjoy riding him.

He's 9 next month and unrecognizable from a few years ago.....don't get disheartened.....

Although I will add we have been through at least ten saddles!!! ;)
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I'm on a 3rd already (18 months) - please don't tell me I have another 7 to go!
 
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