book_lover
Well-Known Member
Hi folks,
another update and this time even more positive! (for those who don't recall, this is the cheeky welsh D who was playing up for my daughter).
Since back then (maybe about 2 months ago), we decided to put a lot more work in - riding 6 days out of 7 every week. I ride her sometimes, but this is less necessary now as her behaviour for my daughter is almost impeccable. We're also giving her a lot of variety and plenty hacking so she doesn't get sour in the school. She is so much better on the ground too - picks up her "sticky" hoof straight away for L, stands still to be mounted. I can't tell you how happy we all are, it's a definite case of you get what you put in with this pony! She really does thrive on praise as well.
And they went to their very first show
Laura came joint 6th place in the 45cm (last really, but she was delighted with her rosette!) and Becky only refused two jumps. Laura didn't realise she had to go over both jumps in the double after the refusal, oops. They let her off (it was a very laid back fund raiser gymkhana). She also tried the 55cm but more refusals there - for the simple reason that Becky had spotted her best friend on the other side of the fence. We all travelled separately because we know this is an issue, but we couldn't avoid each other completely. We will have to figure this one out with time as they are likely to be at most of the same shows.
For now a picture or two of them at the show and a video (of course riding isn't perfect but am super happy with them for the first time).
https://www.facebook.com/leanne.tow...10152782192427233.1073741850.547307232&type=3
(the heavy breathing is my 7 year old son who was taking the video!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhlJBOh438g
Meanwhile I'm now having issues with my boy - will ask about that elsewhere though :/
another update and this time even more positive! (for those who don't recall, this is the cheeky welsh D who was playing up for my daughter).
Since back then (maybe about 2 months ago), we decided to put a lot more work in - riding 6 days out of 7 every week. I ride her sometimes, but this is less necessary now as her behaviour for my daughter is almost impeccable. We're also giving her a lot of variety and plenty hacking so she doesn't get sour in the school. She is so much better on the ground too - picks up her "sticky" hoof straight away for L, stands still to be mounted. I can't tell you how happy we all are, it's a definite case of you get what you put in with this pony! She really does thrive on praise as well.
And they went to their very first show
Laura came joint 6th place in the 45cm (last really, but she was delighted with her rosette!) and Becky only refused two jumps. Laura didn't realise she had to go over both jumps in the double after the refusal, oops. They let her off (it was a very laid back fund raiser gymkhana). She also tried the 55cm but more refusals there - for the simple reason that Becky had spotted her best friend on the other side of the fence. We all travelled separately because we know this is an issue, but we couldn't avoid each other completely. We will have to figure this one out with time as they are likely to be at most of the same shows.For now a picture or two of them at the show and a video (of course riding isn't perfect but am super happy with them for the first time).
https://www.facebook.com/leanne.tow...10152782192427233.1073741850.547307232&type=3
(the heavy breathing is my 7 year old son who was taking the video!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhlJBOh438g
Meanwhile I'm now having issues with my boy - will ask about that elsewhere though :/
