bex1984
Well-Known Member
I took my pony xc schooling last sunday in preparation for doing a mini express eventing competition this weekend.
I've owned him for 6 years, and he's currently on loan to a riding school (who look after him brilliantly and he enjoys his life there) - I can ride him on his days off, so usually once a week.
He's always had times when he has been lazy, and a bit stubborn and nappy, but when he gets going he can be amazing.
On Sunday XC schooling he basically refused to do more than a lazy trot, couldn't get a proper canter and he stopped at every single teeny tiny jump. I think he was basically not happy about being out on his own.
He was even ignoring my whip, although I did get really cross with him at one point and he did then get moving a bit.
So - we're doing this express eventing (only 1ft9 XC) this weekend, and I'd really like any tips on how to get him moving and how to handle it if he is just completely ignoring me?
I've owned him for 6 years, and he's currently on loan to a riding school (who look after him brilliantly and he enjoys his life there) - I can ride him on his days off, so usually once a week.
He's always had times when he has been lazy, and a bit stubborn and nappy, but when he gets going he can be amazing.
On Sunday XC schooling he basically refused to do more than a lazy trot, couldn't get a proper canter and he stopped at every single teeny tiny jump. I think he was basically not happy about being out on his own.
He was even ignoring my whip, although I did get really cross with him at one point and he did then get moving a bit.
So - we're doing this express eventing (only 1ft9 XC) this weekend, and I'd really like any tips on how to get him moving and how to handle it if he is just completely ignoring me?