Gerry just starting in his trot work. I've spent a bit of time teaching him his hindleg being powerful can be a good thing and nothing to be scared of! He looks calm, but when he loses his balance, he feels like he's gonna go!
Today I could actually ride him forwards, and he was braver to put his nose out in front of him, even after the other 3 arses
Big powerful horse, that hasn't been shown or allowed to balance so he doesn't get scared by it. He's a very sensitive soul!
Having not sat properly in a pony for as long as I can remember, my abs are going to know about it!
This is a common occurrence on our yard.. Basically we have a very well behaved spaniel and a naughty fat brown lab.. sorry I mean đ´..
Get out, don't, HARVEY!!
Most common words when he's around. He really doesn't understand why he can't just live on the yard and do as he likes..
Is your horse good to get on? Do they present themselves calmly and happily however many times you need to get on and off? Wherever that is, the arena, out hacking, anywhere you've had to get off?
I see so many horses who are not great. That need holding, the rider to be quick otherwise you miss the moment, rushing off as soon as rider on and lots of other variations.
Not only does it set the energy for your ride, its dangerous. You're vulnerable between the moment of leaving that block, to on your horses back, feet in stirrups and girth checked. Does your horses wait calmly till that has happened and walk on when asked?
It's such an important piece to train. There are also so many reasons for it not to be great. Its so very trainable though as long as pain is not the cause.
People never quite believe me when I say Bertie hates coming home.. he always goes out faster than he comes home and generally tries to carry on, even though his best mate has turned into the drive to the yard.
He so wants to explore this track, he crosses over the road and tries to go down it everytime, but its a footpath so he can't, but he doesn't understand why! So today he just tried to eat grass so he didn't have to turn round. Freak of nature! I have the same issue getting out of the arena.. đ¤ˇââď¸đ¤Ł