Pictures Producing 5/6yr olds

[Ambers Echo]

Myka meets show jumps.... She had a session last week, mostly poles, x-poles. Then came in today a lot more positive. Green and overjuming to start with but then relaxed. And maintained a good frame of mond all the way through. So I hopped on at the end and popped a couple....

Feeling very pleased with her. Somerford has been a great experience for us both.

 

[millitiger]

I actually think she looks better and makes a nicer shape with you on board @Ambers Echo!

 

[Ambers Echo]

I actually think she looks better and makes a nicer shape with you on board @Ambers Echo!

That;s because it was the end of the sessoipn and she was feeling nice and positive by then!!

 

[TheHairyOne]

Defrosted around here after last week so did a bit of work with the big brown thing!

He is feeling a lot stronger over the last month and progresa is definatley being made.

 

[millitiger]

Well done!

Pony is really starting to get the idea of school.

Plan tomorrow is giant ginger having a canter, with rider. It has been a bit delayed with crappy weather but he is now feeling ready

 

[millitiger]

Well we cantered
And we had no broncing
And we trotted after 1/2 a 30m circle of canter, had a pat and a sugar cube and got off

So pleased with him and his attitude. Also need to be aware he is a giant, weak, horse and mentally needs a bit of cajoling along- he definitely does things because he likes me, rather than because I'm an amazing rider!

Small pony is still perfect and had a pole work clinic in an indoor school this weekend.

 

[McGrools]

My Connie has now progressed to this thread and I am slowly working him out. He behaves like a prey animal. Like he thinks he is going to get jumped by a lion from behind. He is the only equine i have ever owned that prefers to be in a stable than outside with the herd. Very interesting. He seems to be bonding with me a lot more scince being in more. A million times more relaxed hacking if another horse is behind him. He is happy to lead, just doesnt want to be at the back bringing up the rear!
I am feeling a lot more sympathy for him. I wonder if he had a fright as a little youngster?
Also much happier in an indoor arena rather than outside exposed. He really needs his confidence building but I’m seeing hope now I understand his fears more and can work with him to give him that confidence. Bless him. I’ve worked with a lot of horses, never seen one so committed to being a prey animal before xx

 

[millitiger]

Canter is definitely established in giant ginger and no airs above the ground at all.
We're still mainly hacking but the arena work is coming on slowly- 20 mins max with lots more transitions and he is becoming more forward of his own accord and then his neck and topline are relaxing.
Slowly, slowly...

Small pony is doing exceptionally well.
He went to a polework clinic today, first time in an indoor, first time seeing more than one pole in a row. He was green as grass to start but progressed lots just absorbing the session and his 'can do' attitude shone through.