handbagsandhay
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Hi, I have posted a couple of times before about progress with the beautiful ex racer i am exercising just now. We have got over the spooking in the school which was a big achievement. I am now trying to build up more trot to up his fitness. Last night he was very "rushy" feeling and trying to get his head in the air. I was doing lots of circles, walk to halt, halt to trot to etc to get him back in and listening and it was working a treat. however at one point I did panic when I felt he was ready for the off and yanked him. I was worried sick about it last night and today as it goes against everything I know not to do to build his confidence in me!! And I can't ride again until tomorrow so I am now worrying and hoping I haven't any undone any of the good wprogress he has made.
Anyway to avoid making this mistake again am I best to give him a bit more rein when he starts fighting? Try and control more with my seat and voice? he is quite sensitive and really draws his confidence from his rider so I want to build that confidence up (hence my annoyance at myself for the slight panic/pull yesterday)
Any advice appreciated - I really don't want to be tanked around the school - but there again it wouldn't be the first time it's happened (on different horses) and I survived!
I can't ride tonight but I will go and give him a wee pamper session.
Anyway to avoid making this mistake again am I best to give him a bit more rein when he starts fighting? Try and control more with my seat and voice? he is quite sensitive and really draws his confidence from his rider so I want to build that confidence up (hence my annoyance at myself for the slight panic/pull yesterday)
Any advice appreciated - I really don't want to be tanked around the school - but there again it wouldn't be the first time it's happened (on different horses) and I survived!
I can't ride tonight but I will go and give him a wee pamper session.