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Post by brigadier on May 15, 2008 21:36:56 GMT
PPS Duckles/ only1wu
Thanks for your comments.
Duckles- I beleive I may have seen that picture but not too familiar with it- will look it up as would love to see it........oh its just flashed into my mind deffo seen it but a long time ago and yes its a corker!
brig
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Post by racaille on May 16, 2008 10:00:20 GMT
Oo-er Brig, now you've gone all technical and I'm a bit lost  ! I don't think I especially noticed him pulling my hands down - that's something I shall watch out for in future. I sort of think he was enjoying himself but with Paco it's often hard to tell! I think he's happiest ambling along for miles on a long rein and very often when he holds himself well it means he's cross because I'm asking him for proper work. However, he wasn't bolshy. Since I changed his bit to a French link I have noticed that he froths up a lot. He does chomp on it but doesn't put his tongue over it. It really has made him nicer to ride as he has pretty much stopped leaning on my hands. My trainer says it is because I am riding him more thoughfully but much as I would like to claim the credit, I really don't think I can. This is no help at all, is it? ;D |
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Post by brigadier on May 16, 2008 10:33:51 GMT
Its fine _ I was just trying to get more info- it does sound as though he is happier in his mouth, french links are lovely bits as they sit so nicely over the tongue and only put pressure on when its needed!
What horse isnt happier when they are on a long rein just ambling along?- truth to tell Im usually one handed with a loose rein although I do bits of schooling if he doesnt listen to my leg or gets a bit stroppy when I want to do something!
I use a hack mainly as a break from training to help the horse relax. I much prefer a quiet calm ride than a frantic jig jog one and often do not canter or gallop and only trot to give the back a break! What about you?
Brig
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Post by racaille on May 17, 2008 4:24:34 GMT
We should hack out together, Brig! I don't usually use a hack as a schooling session (but I was motivated last time!). Quite often I just go for a gentle plod round too! I don't always feel he need for speed which is why I rarely go out with other owners at the club who seem to canter everywhere, however inappropriate. I also dislike the idea of a horse getting to 'expect' to canter somewhere so sometimes I will walk along the long sandy canter next to the river, for example.
And yes, I too ride like a 'randonneur'! Long reins, long legs and one hand! And if I'm doing long distance over several days I may not even trot much. Getting up and over the mountains is hard work too, so I often get off and walk so technically you can't even call it riding! ;D
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Post by brigadier on May 17, 2008 10:20:13 GMT
Hey thats so strange because sometimes I get off and walk too- I really think the horse appreciates it and I know my own backside does! I like to ride a certain way back to the stables as there is a gate where you have to dismount- I then run up the stirrups and walk back- the amount of times I get asked if he has gone lame!!! But by the time Im back his sweaty bits are cool etc- I then let him have a roll in the sand school which he loves and I get a cup of tea, then all is well with the world!
brig
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Post by duckles on May 17, 2008 11:53:51 GMT
I think that walking with your horse is one of the great undiscovered secrets of riding. I had to walk JB in hand twice a day for a number of weeks becasue of his back problems. It did wonders for our relationship of trust etc (even though it has always been good) . He had always been good hacking out (not counting jumps in the air and to the side when passing open gates etc) but after the walking together he was even more calm and relaxed and willing. I am now trying it with Cori who is bad on roads and terrified of traffic. I am really pleased to read that you 2 do it. Sadly, I do have a weakness for cantering/galloping out hacking but its completely fraustrated where I am except at harvest time. I do some relaxed schooling on hacks and the rest of the time long rein.
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Post by racaille on May 18, 2008 5:59:10 GMT
Oh, I'm not saying I NEVER canter! LOL ;D And the stubble fields...well, can't resist them although the boy is sometimes naughty and gets so excited he starts off with a rodeo session. There is one place where the wheat 'fields' link one into another so you can canter for 2km if you want, which can be lovely. ;D
I too don't like to return with a sweaty horse so will walk him home gently. My favourite end to a nice hack though is to go and stand him in the river for a while with the cool water bathing his legs, while I look at all the birds - and sometimes swans. Then I can plod home, knowing all is well with the world.
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Post by rainbow on May 18, 2008 16:51:17 GMT
Its not fair really u make me jealous that you have nice places to hack to thats close i only know of one nice place thats off road i can hack. i think im goin to have to trailer it to a nice place  Not ofc have i got a trailer either |
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Post by brigadier on May 18, 2008 18:27:08 GMT
Oh, I'm not saying I NEVER canter! LOL ;D And the stubble fields...well, can't resist them although the boy is sometimes naughty and gets so excited he starts off with a rodeo session. There is one place where the wheat 'fields' link one into another so you can canter for 2km if you want, which can be lovely. ;D I too don't like to return with a sweaty horse so will walk him home gently. My favourite end to a nice hack though is to go and stand him in the river for a while with the cool water bathing his legs, while I look at all the birds - and sometimes swans. Then I can plod home, knowing all is well with the world. Now that is heaven! |
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
! I don't think I especially noticed him pulling my hands down - that's something I shall watch out for in future. I sort of think he was enjoying himself but with Paco it's often hard to tell! I think he's happiest ambling along for miles on a long rein and very often when he holds himself well it means he's cross because I'm asking him for proper work. However, he wasn't bolshy.
