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Post by jaqui on Nov 8, 2006 19:10:38 GMT
Hi. I have a 5 year old sec c for my 14 year old daughter.
He is a bit green but sensible and a lovely chap. My daughter is
struggling with him as he is falling in on one rein and running out
on the other. I myself don't ride but do lunge for her occassionally and the same happens on the lunge. She is having lessons at the moment but the instructor doesn't seem to be able to give us any tips. Obviously i think we need to find someone new and a bit more knowledgable, but any help in the meantime would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Post by hackety on Nov 8, 2006 20:15:46 GMT
Definitely new instructor time!
I would use an exercise based work pattern for this pony. Use lots of half halts and half stops, changes in pace on serpentines and circles. Keep the rhythm steady and don't let him beat her with speed. Think of the speed of the trot pace used in the ring and quarter it so your daughter can help him out.
Work for true bend, straightness and impulsion without speed or resistance. Then, you can get back to the flashy stuff.
There are many lateral work exercises too that although you are asking for sideways movement, they would in the long term achieve better control through the riders legs, seat and hand.
Lots of ways to help just a bit difficult to explain without going on too much.
Best of luck, please post your progress.
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Post by hackety on Nov 8, 2006 22:06:11 GMT
Just another little thought ......... have you had back and teeth checked? Sometimes helps to eliminate any physical problems.
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Post by lolly on Nov 9, 2006 14:34:46 GMT
Would second the teeth comment, my cob was the same on one rein due to his teeth, although my traditional still falls in but thats due to me and my bad balance/position, and her being green. A good instructor would point that out immediately and work to correct it.
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Post by Les on Nov 9, 2006 15:43:53 GMT
Sounds more like neck or back problem to me not able to maintain a bend for any length of time
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Post by legs on Nov 9, 2006 15:53:29 GMT
i would make sure your daughter is sitting straight and having the pony off the leg and into a light contact ,just started riding a big green cob that fell thru the right rein by kicking her off the leg and going into an equal contact she has become straighter in five sessions , also lungeing on large circles keeping him out with the use of the whip ( dont beat him with it just make sure he is aware of it ) is work that you can to do to improve his balance ,good luck hope you find some useful answer on here .
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Post by sallyw on Nov 12, 2006 8:36:31 GMT
I have just read the most interesting book that read in a long time (I am the published author of a number of well known horse books). This book is called 'How Horses Learn'by Debbie Marsden. It could give you an insight into your problems from an angle that you might not have considered before. I was fascinated - and I do agree, check back teeth etc and get a new instructor. If you live in the Midlands I suggest Peta Roberts FBHS.
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Post by hackety on Nov 12, 2006 11:43:50 GMT
Many moons ago when I was doing Pony Club and used to take my HOYS horses to have a tear around at associates camp, Peta Roberts (then Spencer) used to be one of the instructors. She is fantastic ........ learnt loads in a short space of time, had fun too!
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Post by jacqui on Nov 14, 2006 11:45:17 GMT
Sorry for not replying. My computer has been down for a few
days.
Thank you all so much for your suggestions. We have already had
his teeth and back checked so hopefully they're fine. I have started the hunt for a new instructor but found no-one as of yet.
We live near Altrincham so any suggestions would be appreciated.
The other thing I have noticed this week is that when being loose lunged he always insists on turning his head to the outside, is this also to do with his balance.
Thanks again.
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