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Post by whitedonkey on Sept 13, 2012 18:48:42 GMT
I have just found out that the 7 year old gelding that I brought was only broken in at 5 and has done very little since! I have been struggling to school him and I believe that it is because he has no idea what I am asking him. Please can anyone give me some guidance as to what I should be doing with him and how much, how often a week etc. I think I have been pushing him too much and he is obviously not fit but we need to start somewhere. Any guidance much appreciated.
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Post by Kaseyleigh on Sept 13, 2012 20:31:46 GMT
7yrs old is a nice age to start some hard work and schooling my advice would be to get your self a instructor that is very experienced and have some flat lessons.
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Post by sometime on Sept 13, 2012 23:34:21 GMT
A good instructor to start with and then lots of short sessions on a daily basis would be my way forward. You need to teach him to behave in the way you want so clear aids and gentle encouragement
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Post by bundle on Sept 14, 2012 11:30:53 GMT
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Post by lulah on Sept 14, 2012 12:28:35 GMT
i agree a good instructor will point you in the right direction.
i would start by introducing basic halt/walk/trot transtions- figure of 8's are great for this. Also ride some large circles on as long a rein as you feel comfortable with to help him to start balancing himself. make sure everything is fun and not too demanding at this stage.
with fittening up i usually ride till the horse is starting to tire and do a tiny amount after that. that way you are pushing his boundaries of fittness but not exhausting him! remeber to always leave the school on a good note !
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Post by whitedonkey on Sept 16, 2012 14:39:16 GMT
Thanks everyone :-)
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Post by sarahp on Sept 28, 2012 7:22:30 GMT
Good instructor. And you can school on hacks which they often find easier to deal with, especially intelligent natives who can get bored in a school. First essential is for him to learn to go forward freely and straight, don't try to "place" the head, and then add in wide turns (often easier in a field or open space) and lots of transitions. And remember they learn from everything you do while on top, and on the ground come to that, not just when you are in the school with your schooling hat on!
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Post by equineunity on Oct 12, 2012 20:31:19 GMT
What area are u in white donkey? I run lots of clinics to help build up confidence and understanding between horse and owner  |
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Post by fanfarefan on Oct 13, 2012 18:19:48 GMT
im a great believer of doing most of your schooling out on the roads , ( if possible) we havent always had a school , and all of our schooling for the show ring was done on the roads , half halts , leg yielding , transitions , rein backs , it makes it less intensive and part of everyday work , and not a huge chore for them ,i think the fact that he was broken at 5 is not a huge problem , but just a little greener than you thought , maybe . just take your time and enjoy
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