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Post by harajuku on Jan 19, 2012 18:58:13 GMT
when im riding one of my horses at home he was really arguementative and can be hard work to get to go nicely, but when you get to a show he is the easiest horse to ride and goes foot perfect without even being asked!
im sure people who see me ride at home dont believe how good he really goes, he is always top 3 and has many championships under his belt!
could it just be that he is so used to the school at home and doesnt really bother but shows are more fun?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2012 19:10:05 GMT
Well - I think thats brilliant ! My mare Violet can be a total slug at home to school. She used to go to shows and become ALIVE but in a good and focussed way  A fantastic attribute for any horse |
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Post by cayo on Jan 19, 2012 19:36:52 GMT
I have ones the same always perform better at shows lol
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Post by dai7y on Jan 19, 2012 19:41:05 GMT
I have one that is a total ratbag at home and at shows, he has bogeymen that are out to get him. Absolutlely fine until i ask for a extension and its a free for all. If i extend him whilst warming up he is ok....i need to put weights on his hind legs to keep them on the floor..lol
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Post by snowflake on Jan 19, 2012 20:01:00 GMT
We have ones who prefer shows - it just usually means they get bored easily at home & don't want to work, but at shows it's fun & exciting & your horse may be the type who loves working somewhere new. Try just hacking him at home if he doesn't need the work |
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Post by harajuku on Jan 19, 2012 20:39:08 GMT
glad mines not the only one!!! i suppose it is good that he likes showing off! he is so good and well behaved at shows, as soon as he gets in the ring he just loves the attention and all eyes on him!!
i do really need to do more hacking, but with working 9-5 and it being winter i cant in the week. roll on the lighter nights!
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Post by cheryl on Jan 20, 2012 20:09:39 GMT
My highland does tend to perform better at shows! he must like the attention!!
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Post by jacksprat on Jan 22, 2012 11:06:34 GMT
i think you have answered your own question, sounds like he is bored at home.
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