Heids164
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Hi Everyone!
I have started riding again after a 6/7 year break. I used to own my own pony when I was teenager - I am now 22 and decided it was the right time to start again!
I am helping exercise a 5yo 13.2/14h pony (welsh type - I am only 5ft2 and 8.5 stone) for a local lady. He is lovely and I am really enjoying it! I have been back in the saddle about a month and I have done walk, trot, canter and popped some small fences on him. Now I am starting to feel more confident being back in the saddle I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for a young pony? I am riding him 2-3 times a week. He has a bit of a belly so trying to work this off - tips?
He hasn't really hacked out much so I have started taking him down a quiet road near the yard - he can be a bit spooky - any tips on getting him past this?
He also tends to rush at fences and then knock them down - any tips here?
Also any tips for riding after a long break?
Should I get into a routine with him? E.g. schooling in the field once a week, hack out once a week, pop some jumps once a week?
Thank you
Heidi
I have started riding again after a 6/7 year break. I used to own my own pony when I was teenager - I am now 22 and decided it was the right time to start again!
I am helping exercise a 5yo 13.2/14h pony (welsh type - I am only 5ft2 and 8.5 stone) for a local lady. He is lovely and I am really enjoying it! I have been back in the saddle about a month and I have done walk, trot, canter and popped some small fences on him. Now I am starting to feel more confident being back in the saddle I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for a young pony? I am riding him 2-3 times a week. He has a bit of a belly so trying to work this off - tips?
He hasn't really hacked out much so I have started taking him down a quiet road near the yard - he can be a bit spooky - any tips on getting him past this?
He also tends to rush at fences and then knock them down - any tips here?
Also any tips for riding after a long break?
Should I get into a routine with him? E.g. schooling in the field once a week, hack out once a week, pop some jumps once a week?
Thank you
Heidi
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