Hippona
Well-Known Member
Both my current horses were bought as 4/5 year olds who had never hacked out alone. One of them literally poo-ed himself at the sight of traffic. He was bred as a 'show horse' ...and did that very well as a youngster.....Ok- yes, he's an arab....but as OP said...surely theres more than one string to a bow? He's now a riding horse.....learning to jump.
I occasionally school them, but 95% of the time they are hacked out.
On road, off road. Schooling as I go.
All all round education is best....what if something happens and I can't keep either of them forever? Surely its better for future prospects that they are safe all-rounders.
Anyhoo....my horses are for fun.....and to me, thats more than going round in circles in an arena. Hacking out is where its at
I occasionally school them, but 95% of the time they are hacked out.
On road, off road. Schooling as I go.
All all round education is best....what if something happens and I can't keep either of them forever? Surely its better for future prospects that they are safe all-rounders.
Anyhoo....my horses are for fun.....and to me, thats more than going round in circles in an arena. Hacking out is where its at