We went for a tiny solo hack tonight.

[Dave's Mam]

I know this probably isn't a big thing for most, but for us, it's absolutely massive.

We walked & trotted in hand round the smallest loop track, it takes 5 mins if you trot the hills (& I did. In hand. Gasping) twice.

On the third loop, I got on & we trotted up the hill! We did it!

That's two situations in open spaces where he's been utterly brilliant. So chuffed.

 

[Mule]

I know this probably isn't a big thing for most, but for us, it's absolutely massive.

We walked & trotted in hand round the smallest loop track, it takes 5 mins if you trot the hills (& I did. In hand. Gasping) twice.

On the third loop, I got on & we trotted up the hill! We did it!

That's two situations in open spaces where he's been utterly brilliant. So chuffed.

Well done you and Dave. How's the new yard going?

 

[Dave's Mam]

Well done you and Dave. How's the new yard going?

Absolutely LOVING it. Walking out of the stables onto tracks, lovely folks, I actually have never felt so welcomed & at home when I expected it all to be so terrifying. Yes, it's busy. There's lots of folk & ponies, but it's NICE. Dave has settled so well & is obviously happy. He's hanging out with his mates & bar the one injury (a mere scuff on his neck) has been clean so far. I think his herd background has kicked in & he's knowing his place (Though he does hang out with the BIG guys!)

Thank you!

 

[Mule]

Absolutely LOVING it. Walking out of the stables onto tracks, lovely folks, I actually have never felt so welcomed & at home when I expected it all to be so terrifying. Yes, it's busy. There's lots of folk & ponies, but it's NICE. Dave has settled so well & is obviously happy. He's hanging out with his mates & bar the one injury (a mere scuff on his neck) has been clean so far. I think his herd background has kicked in & he's knowing his place (Though he does hang out with the BIG guys!)

Thank you!

Excellent. I bet his herd background makes a massive difference to him.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Excellent. I bet his herd background makes a massive difference to him.

Yes, I often find them all grooming under the big tree, or playing in the sun. He's a sociable little pony & loves the interaction. I am very happy.

 

[tankgirl1]

Great stuff! Chuffed for you both

 

[Midlifecrisis]

Its lovely to hear a successful yard move - glad you are both happy!

 

[Rumtytum]

I've been following your threads with interest, with so little experience I've had nothing to say, but I DO know and can share that lovely feeling when you achieve something! Well done you and Dave, he's a gorgeous boy, onwards and upwards!

 

[Kikke]

Well done!!! for some hacking alone may well be a daily normal thing but it can also be a huge achievement!! how exciting!!

 

[Denbob]

Yay! We love Dave updates, well done that's awesome!

 

[Surbie]

Well done! It is a really big step and I hope you and Dave have suitably rewarded yourselves...

Lovely to hear you are both settling so well in the new place.

 

[Annagain]

Yay go team Dave! I love that pony.

 

[Sukistokes2]

Yay !!!! Go Dave and Mam!!!!!!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Go Dave *happy hop-dance*

 

[Ceriann]

That’s great and you are totally entitled to be super chuffed. Little positive steps are so important. Well done both.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Well done, both of you!
Onwards and upwards!

 

[Alibear]

Awesome well done to both of you. It must have been a good evening for it as Daisy and I made it round the big field solo too

 

[sherbet]

I managed a solo hack today about 15 mins down our private road (one more house further down than us) so knew I was not going to meet anything, was very pleased with myself when I got back Its a great felling well done you. Daughter then reminded me the bin men where due and I had done well to miss them, nice of her to mention it before I headed out!!!!

 

[Dave's Mam]

Well done to everyone making little but positive steps!

We did it again tonight, just to make sure last night wasn't a fluke!

& thank you everyone so much for all your positive comments. They mean a lot to Dave & me.

 

[Dave's Mam]

I also hope that if there are folks who are having a wobble, or who haven't the most confidence read my posts, they might grasp a bit of positivity from my tales. If I can do it, anyone can do it. Break it down, baby steps are still steps. Be proud of those little steps & one day......

 

[Dave's Mam]

Go Dave *happy hop-dance*

Watch that hopping!

 

[Dave's Mam]

Yay go team Dave! I love that pony.

He sends a big slobbery kiss!

 

[M&M&G]

I also hope that if there are folks who are having a wobble, or who haven't the most confidence read my posts, they might grasp a bit of positivity from my tales. If I can do it, anyone can do it. Break it down, baby steps are still steps. Be proud of those little steps & one day......

Thank you Dave's mum - yes that's me!! I am on the same journey, have turned a corner but very much on the baby steps and celebrating those achievements! Great to hear about your positive progress.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Thank you Dave's mum - yes that's me!! I am on the same journey, have turned a corner but very much on the baby steps and celebrating those achievements! Great to hear about your positive progress.

Do keep at it. I've only gone solo round a really tiny loop & the next biggest loop is quite daunting, but again, we'll break it down. We've done it in company once & will do again at least once before we do that solo.

I'm lucky, my pony is only 13hh & I can bounce on & off as I feel the situation suits.

Good Luck!