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Would you consider asking a professional you trusted to school your horse if you had the opportunity? What would your reasons be for yes or no? Just curious
YES YES YES
Especially if its your YO, I wouldn't hesitate.
We seek professional advice on so many different aspects of our horses, having a professional school your horse a few times or more frequently isn't a failure or an easy way out atall. I really like to see a pro on my horse and then get a few lessons from them.
Lévrier;13672044 said:L
I can have regular jump lessons with her in the future so it can all be part of a structured plan, but it still feels like cheating to me? I am mentally wrestling with the dilemma
Lévrier;13672044 said:Lol LeannePip you have hit the nail on the head with my concerns
YO has schooled Jensen twice now, and I am amazed at the difference! His left canter (always a problem) has improved massively, and she has said she will pop him over a grid next week to get him jumping again
I can have regular jump lessons with her in the future so it can all be part of a structured plan, but it still feels like cheating to me? I am mentally wrestling with the dilemma
you need to balance your desire to avoid "cheating" with your ability to be patient and struggle through it yourself If she can shuffle you both along a bit, isn't that going to mean that you can get to do the bits you enjoy more speedily...? what's making you hesitate?
Lévrier;13672006 said:Would you consider asking a professional you trusted to school your horse if you had the opportunity? What would your reasons be for yes or no? Just curious
Lévrier;13672195 said:Thanks for the responses, they have been very helpful - and for LP and MP who know my YO (and others who have good memories for trivia ) then yes I would agree that she isn’t the standard sort of YO
Asking the question has made me realise that what I’ve been lucky to experience can only be good for me and for Jensen - so I shall stop criticising myself and enjoy the benefits