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Post by lfurniss25 on Mar 31, 2013 18:11:32 GMT
hi my daughters 12hh is going through a phase of not standing still in the line up hes started to bounce around n be quite naughty as if hes bored n wants to get on with it ! he does a lovely show and fab on go round ,its getting frustrating now  have tried everything i know ,any ideas, tips, pointers x  |
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Post by LMSmith on Mar 31, 2013 19:17:57 GMT
Stand it outside a ring until it stands still for the amount of time he would be in the ring.
Just keep placing the pony back to where he should be stood in the line up. Perhaps scratch his neck??
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Post by baggygirl on Mar 31, 2013 19:36:56 GMT
Why not, have some treats in your pocket when you are in the ring, teach your pony so that he learns when he stands still for a minute or so, you give him a treat and then gradually increase the length of time for standing still so hopefully he may learn to stand still so he can get a treat but beware don't let him push or 'walk' all over you for a treat, be firm and strict with him  |
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Post by gillwales on Mar 31, 2013 20:31:57 GMT
Is your pony a l/r or f/r as it will make a difference to the advice you get given, Im guessing a f/r
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Post by lfurniss25 on Mar 31, 2013 21:03:56 GMT
yes he does do them but mainly open classes, workers and he show jumps ,hes only just started it at the last couple of shows but want to nip it in the bud ! x he won both classes today but keeps spoiling himself !
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Post by gillwales on Mar 31, 2013 21:10:12 GMT
along with the above advice introduce a stand in your schooling and when handling him, if you have other horses or ponies in your family then go for a hack and have a stand together, school with others and stand in the center when the other is schooled. Keep your daughter calm as her stressing about it will make it worse.
good luck
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Post by mara on Mar 31, 2013 21:49:49 GMT
I would start off with the basics in hand again - a pony that is bouncing around is only a slight bounce from learning to go up in frustration & then possibly diving forwards - it would be awful if your daughter came off in this sort of situation. Insist of periods of standing at different locations, situations - if walking in from the field, stop for a few minutes, insist on him standing still for as long as you dictate - don't try for too long at first but he must learn to stand until you say otherwise. Back him up if necessary & repeat for as long as it takes to get a period of standing - even 10 seconds may be enough initially. Progress to a good 1 minute period in hand from the field, out on hacks etc. Once he's re-learned to stand in hand or on the lead rein you can progress with just your daughter in charge as already suggested. As a child's pony he must have manners, I suspect as well he's expecting to go jumping & is winding himself up - has he been able to see jumps at the last few shows or are you in rings/indoor schools where he has jumped previously? I have a pony who knows he jumps in a particular ring at one showground, he also has to do ridden classes in the same ring sometimes & it can be hard to get him to concentrate on the ridden class as he's looking for the jumps  |
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Post by Jessica on Mar 31, 2013 22:59:36 GMT
You may have already, but it could be worth teaching the pony the word "stand" so when he starts moving your daughter can tell him to stand, rather than use the reins/legs which could be miss interpreted by the pony.
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Post by lfurniss25 on Apr 1, 2013 13:44:13 GMT
thank you everyone !! will keep you posted x
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have tried everything i know ,any ideas, tips, pointers x 
