Mlini
Well-Known Member
Everytime I go into the arena, I never seem to do much more than go round the edges or 20m circles! So I need some idea's..
I have an ex-racer, he's 5 and (nearly) 17hh. Sometimes goes round with his head in the air 'giraffe style' when he doesn't want to do anything, when he's like this it is hard to get him to relax and stretch down. We have some slight steering issues (currently in a french link loose ring, thinking about swapping to full cheek?) He can be quite lazy and lack impulsion from behind. His walk/trot is ok, canter is not so good - much harder to keep together and gets unbalanced. To be honest I think he gets bored (probably my fault), he much prefers hacking and jumping!
Would pay for a lesson but will be skint until after Christmas.. So need some inspiration for schooling exercises and techniques that will help..
If anyone wants to come give me a free lesson, feel free
I have an ex-racer, he's 5 and (nearly) 17hh. Sometimes goes round with his head in the air 'giraffe style' when he doesn't want to do anything, when he's like this it is hard to get him to relax and stretch down. We have some slight steering issues (currently in a french link loose ring, thinking about swapping to full cheek?) He can be quite lazy and lack impulsion from behind. His walk/trot is ok, canter is not so good - much harder to keep together and gets unbalanced. To be honest I think he gets bored (probably my fault), he much prefers hacking and jumping!
Would pay for a lesson but will be skint until after Christmas.. So need some inspiration for schooling exercises and techniques that will help..
If anyone wants to come give me a free lesson, feel free
