Spanish pony does Trec (vid)

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Bonkers black pony, despite being 6 now, is still very much a baby and very naiive about the ways of the world as I haven't managed to get him out much at all. He did one indoor trec at 5, and last year did a full trec at level 3 with a fab partner and came 2nd. Then some may remember my report of an eventful dressage debute (much bucking and bouncing...I think perhaps due to a sore girth). So it was with trepidation that I took him to a trec in jan alone, no uncle for company. I was so proud of him!!! For a panicy, hyper child, he was a star! All the mistakes were due either to inexperience or mostly, my useless riding (like attempting canter, I was utterly rubbish). Most importantly, he stood on the lorry like a star, loaded perfectly and behaved in the warm up, even when all the other horses cleared off.

So a little vid for anyone with some time to spare...trec isn't exactly a fast paced spectator sport (at my level!) but I am a proud mum so wanted to share anyway!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIXnh4vLkbo&feature=youtu.be
 
well done bonkers black pony, def looking decidedly less bonkers than last time! :D

are you never tempted to get him to do his lying down trick in the immobility circle!? :)
 
I am definitely considering it! It would probably work better as its hard to get him to stop following me otherwise (hes like a Labrador puppy, we have got sit and heel but not stay..yet!)
 
It does seem to be quietly growing in popularity. It's great for a young horse like him as there is a lot to concentrate on, plenty of puzzles and things to get him to focus. Now I do my dressage schooling with random Trec exercises included, keeps it fun.
 
Beautiful presentation and I really appreciated watching, thank you.
I would have liked to go round it myself. I have found Trec to be a brilliant starting point for a young horse, mine is Spanish too, and has many similarities to your lovely boy.
I have recently been on a judging course, your venue have built the track very well.
All the best for the future, its the Orienteering I struggle with !
 
Nice to watch...looks like alot of fun!

Having a Spanish one myself I can see that their braveness would be ideally suited to this. Obviously what your boy needs as he certainly looks quieter when you give him something to think about!
 
Thank you. I do him an injustice by calling him bonkers, I don't get him out anywhere near enough and he is very sensitive so its not surprising he has bonkers moments but most of the time he is wonderful. I keep thinking I'm not good enough for him but despite my mistakes he seems to be a happy little horse who tries his best.
 
KatPT - I think we all think like that at times, well i know i certainly have. Do you have a sympathetic trainer to help you? The spanish breed are very sensitive and I have learnt alot since i've had mine, i think she is training me, rather than the other way round!
 
I did find a good trainer last year, once her maternity time is over I will definitely be getting her help again. I think what he really needs is to get out and about more, I need to trust that he won't be a looney every time, as long as I manage him properly (he seems to do best if I loose school him with his little pony mate the morning b4 we leave, once he's had a bomb around and buck he's much better)
 
The above 2 posts interest me, sorry off topic, mine is the image of the above grey!
Agree with the bombing around bit too!
good luck
 
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