georgiegirl2
Well-Known Member
After encountering ridden problems over the past few months - ie random napping, rearing and generally being uncooperative we have got to find out the reason why twig has gone from super talented youngster to complete cow bag
Last year we bought her from a racing yard and got her going very sweetly, going to a few dressage comps and jumping well at home, hacking out alone and in company The past few months she has turned into a monster. From the start we have had saddle prof fitted and teeth done every six months.
I'm giving her one last chance in that I've organised a vet visit and saddle re-check to see if there is pain anywhere that is causing this or wether it is behavioural. There are rub marks under the panels at the back of her saddle though we have put this down to her being a thin skinned / thin coated tb, the saddle doesnt seem to move when ridden and was fitted in sept so is ready for its first check now anyway.
One thing I have noticed is that for a horse that will be 5 in the next couple of months she has been very slow in developing her adult teeth. Her corner front teeth are the tiniest (literally showing a few mm from the gumline) things and on the other corner front tooth she still has a cap on which is ready for coming off as you can see the gap starting to show at the top.
Now is it just me or is this pretty slow development for a 5yo?
It sounds awful but if it is down to behavioural problems and her being a stroppy madam then she may have to move on elsewhere. Im more than willing to give her a chance and do a full investigation as to why she has changed but with a lot of other problems going on in my life right now I dont need the hassle. Mmu thinks Im throwing good money after bad with her and should just get something I can just get out there eventing but unfortunately the world doesnt always work like that and Ive worked so bloody hard with her I dont want to stop now
tough times
Last year we bought her from a racing yard and got her going very sweetly, going to a few dressage comps and jumping well at home, hacking out alone and in company The past few months she has turned into a monster. From the start we have had saddle prof fitted and teeth done every six months.
I'm giving her one last chance in that I've organised a vet visit and saddle re-check to see if there is pain anywhere that is causing this or wether it is behavioural. There are rub marks under the panels at the back of her saddle though we have put this down to her being a thin skinned / thin coated tb, the saddle doesnt seem to move when ridden and was fitted in sept so is ready for its first check now anyway.
One thing I have noticed is that for a horse that will be 5 in the next couple of months she has been very slow in developing her adult teeth. Her corner front teeth are the tiniest (literally showing a few mm from the gumline) things and on the other corner front tooth she still has a cap on which is ready for coming off as you can see the gap starting to show at the top.
Now is it just me or is this pretty slow development for a 5yo?
It sounds awful but if it is down to behavioural problems and her being a stroppy madam then she may have to move on elsewhere. Im more than willing to give her a chance and do a full investigation as to why she has changed but with a lot of other problems going on in my life right now I dont need the hassle. Mmu thinks Im throwing good money after bad with her and should just get something I can just get out there eventing but unfortunately the world doesnt always work like that and Ive worked so bloody hard with her I dont want to stop now
tough times
