Christmas_Kate
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G hasnt been ridden for a couple of weeks due to the wet and us having not enough time etc.
Decided today he could be hacked out before tea.
Mummy soon realised she has comitted a cardinal sin. In his daily walkouts I have allowed him to graze in the same spot. So when we goit to this spot he threw a hissy fit because he wasnt allowed to graze
. ooops. Squealed, circled, and backed up to a ditch (with a 5' drop). J was really brave and didnt bat an eyelid just told G to stop being silly, really used his leg on him and managed to get him going. G was like a coiled spring.
We were going to show him a small hill we want to use for getting him fit, but it's about 2 miles away. We thought a gentle amble there and back would do him fine. G had other ideas and started napping after a mile. he bit me numerous times and kept shoving his head down. I was so disappointed in him for this as he's usually an angel. So we carried on for a bit until he settled then turned for home. Took the LR off and J rode him home by himself. A bit of a risk as J is a novice still (and only 6).
WOW!!! I was so impressed. J is still quite weak with his arms and legs, tends to hold his reins like washing lines and grip with his knees, but he rode really well. I stoodback agog as this little shettie was actually walking on the bit, carrying himself really well. J had a good contact and was using his legs properly. Not wanting to spoil their fun, I attatched the LR at the main road just so that I knew I had a hold if need be. He rode him up the road, past several parked cars, a busy carpark, and then halted him outside the yard, waited, looked for traffic and then ride him into the yard.
. I was so pleased with the pair of them.
We are aiming for a 7 mile sponsored ride (if we can get there) so if we can get over this rein snatching (daisy reins made matters worse I'm afraid, trying a flash next), I have every confidence that they can do the ride easily in walk and trot.
Again, bearing in mind this child lost his confidence after being thrown off a pony, and has only been 'properly' riding for a few weeks (and only me to muddle through teaching him), he has done very very well.
Decided today he could be hacked out before tea.
Mummy soon realised she has comitted a cardinal sin. In his daily walkouts I have allowed him to graze in the same spot. So when we goit to this spot he threw a hissy fit because he wasnt allowed to graze
We were going to show him a small hill we want to use for getting him fit, but it's about 2 miles away. We thought a gentle amble there and back would do him fine. G had other ideas and started napping after a mile. he bit me numerous times and kept shoving his head down. I was so disappointed in him for this as he's usually an angel. So we carried on for a bit until he settled then turned for home. Took the LR off and J rode him home by himself. A bit of a risk as J is a novice still (and only 6).
WOW!!! I was so impressed. J is still quite weak with his arms and legs, tends to hold his reins like washing lines and grip with his knees, but he rode really well. I stoodback agog as this little shettie was actually walking on the bit, carrying himself really well. J had a good contact and was using his legs properly. Not wanting to spoil their fun, I attatched the LR at the main road just so that I knew I had a hold if need be. He rode him up the road, past several parked cars, a busy carpark, and then halted him outside the yard, waited, looked for traffic and then ride him into the yard.
We are aiming for a 7 mile sponsored ride (if we can get there) so if we can get over this rein snatching (daisy reins made matters worse I'm afraid, trying a flash next), I have every confidence that they can do the ride easily in walk and trot.
Again, bearing in mind this child lost his confidence after being thrown off a pony, and has only been 'properly' riding for a few weeks (and only me to muddle through teaching him), he has done very very well.
