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Post by solomon on Mar 13, 2010 21:44:02 GMT
Went out on Pete tonight, through the woods, opportunity to canter came and instead of being scared when he leapt in the air like a lippizzaner I smiled and carried on safe in the knowledge that I CAN do this. Don't know where it came from, a month ago I would have shouted to long suffering friend to stop, but she called out are you ok? And I said yep, fine. Feels good. Off to Crufts dog show tomorrow, so not riding  foll on Monday, we will be out again. |
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Post by fleabitten on Mar 13, 2010 21:54:40 GMT
Thats great sol!! ;D Really pleased for you!
Did you change his bit?
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Post by solomon on Mar 13, 2010 22:01:47 GMT
Yep, gag snaffle only on first ring although there is another one if things get worse, and a standing martingale, he doe chuck his head up in canter and the martingale really helps. All the rest of the time it is not in use. I had tried it as a running one and it made little difference.
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Post by fleabitten on Mar 13, 2010 22:05:30 GMT
The extra bit of equipment is really worth it if it lets us have fun safely doesnt it? ;D
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Post by dannyboy on Mar 13, 2010 22:19:03 GMT
I'm so happy for you Sol and possibly a little envious   You are at the stage that I had hoped to get with Murphy. It must feel brilliant - well done!! |
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Post by brigadier on Mar 14, 2010 11:38:37 GMT
Well done Sol, sometimes riding through an 'incident' does tell us that its not the monster we imagine it to be!
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Post by fimacg on Mar 14, 2010 17:57:38 GMT
well done Sol, sounds like you are really getting to grips with him
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foll on Monday, we will be out again.
You are at the stage that I had hoped to get with Murphy. It must feel brilliant - well done!!
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
