AmyHack
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
I have a bit of a stupid question, which I am afraid to ask anybody horsey incase they think I am utterley stupid and rediculous. Anyway, I want to ask so I thought it best to do it on here as (hopefully) you won't judge me, and more importantly I can't see your reactions!!
Anyway, I know it is very important to get your horse working properly in an outline. I'm still working on getting it, and its taking a lot of practice, even on well schooled horses in my lessons, but my question is, why do they need to work in an outline?
I'm in no way saying they shouldn't, but I'd be greatful if somebody more experienced than me could just go through the benefits of it. I know they soften up - so is it maybe it is then easier to ask them to do more things?
Only, if you don't ask your horse to move a certain way, it will just move in the way it always has done, so isn't it more natural for the horse to decide how it moves?
Again, I do not want to offend anyone, or go against the entire equstrian world and make a fool out of myself. It is just an innocent question from a novice, so please don't be harsh in your replies!
Thankyou.
I have a bit of a stupid question, which I am afraid to ask anybody horsey incase they think I am utterley stupid and rediculous. Anyway, I want to ask so I thought it best to do it on here as (hopefully) you won't judge me, and more importantly I can't see your reactions!!
Anyway, I know it is very important to get your horse working properly in an outline. I'm still working on getting it, and its taking a lot of practice, even on well schooled horses in my lessons, but my question is, why do they need to work in an outline?
I'm in no way saying they shouldn't, but I'd be greatful if somebody more experienced than me could just go through the benefits of it. I know they soften up - so is it maybe it is then easier to ask them to do more things?
Only, if you don't ask your horse to move a certain way, it will just move in the way it always has done, so isn't it more natural for the horse to decide how it moves?
Again, I do not want to offend anyone, or go against the entire equstrian world and make a fool out of myself. It is just an innocent question from a novice, so please don't be harsh in your replies!
Thankyou.