Nonyabusiness
Well-Known Member
Ive had my lovely chestnut mare (yes ive said the two words together) Since october last year. Shes sweet natured and easy to ride in company and alone in a school/arena environment. Shes an irish sports horse 16.2hh 13 yrs now. The major issue i have and sometimes i do get results and get over it but hacking alone she stops and backs up and backs up sometimes she will back up into trees near ditches. She turns and goes back the way she came. i can stop her and can encourage her to walk forward but i get a few steps and then back up back up again (lovely rein back but...) recently ive been able to get her to move and managed an hour out alone ive carried a small crop as an aid and haven't used it heavy in way. but its very disheartening when she just plants her feet throws her head up and down vigorously and continually, turns and walks on her toes all the way back. At no time will she attempt to bomb home and i dont feel unsafe on her at all. But i need to know is she anxious or just plain silly. the head throwing still happens in company but not in the way it is when shes on one.... she doesnt always like to take the lead although she has started to with encouragement. Ive also started to use moody mare supplement in her feed, shes on slow release sports mix as we do quite hard work when out with hifi and veg such as carrots apples ect....
i really want to be able to hack her out alone. advice would be great
i really want to be able to hack her out alone. advice would be great