I think you did the right thing despite him being good - you have to go with your instinct sometimes and no harm done. I always think that they haven't a clue really why we get on and off lol So I think you did well either way.
2020 Hacking & Riding Thread
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I think you did the right thing despite him being good - you have to go with your instinct sometimes and no harm done. I always think that they haven't a clue really why we get on and off lol So I think you did well either way.
Ohh its better safe than sorry..
Don't beat yourself up.
I never felt bad to get off if i thought i was uncomfortable..and sometimes I would get off for no reason at all to not set the tone I only get off if im concerned.
That lovely boy won't really know if
You did not get a Charlie horse in your leg that you needed to walk off
Don't beat yourself up.
I never felt bad to get off if i thought i was uncomfortable..and sometimes I would get off for no reason at all to not set the tone I only get off if im concerned.
That lovely boy won't really know if
You did not get a Charlie horse in your leg that you needed to walk off
The one good thing is, I now have a mental note of where all the high tree stumps are that I can use as a mounting block!Ohh its better safe than sorry..
Don't beat yourself up.
I never felt bad to get off if i thought i was uncomfortable..and sometimes I would get off for no reason at all to not set the tone I only get off if im concerned.
That lovely boy won't really know if
You did not get a Charlie horse in your leg that you needed to walk off
Yup I am quite familiar with all 'high' points on or hacking routes too, so far not needed them though.
As everyone else said, don't beat yourself up, I think it's good to get off sometimes just because.
Had a wee bareback mini schooling session on the yard this morning with Belle, just a little potter and some lateral stuff, turn on the haunches, turn on the forehand, all in walk. Tried the lovely rhythm beads, sooo pretty on Belle (will get photo's when it's light enough, we rode in the dark this morning) and a lovely soft jingle, can't say Belle even noticed them
So total
Belle = 2 hr 5 mins
Pony Cob = 1 hr 30 mins
Ohhh yes AWESOME....
Make a challenge of it... .
You can always find something...
My most fun find was at Borderland Park.
It was a FRISBY GOLF GOAL..
I had never even knew Frisby Golf EXISTED
til I started riding there.
Make a challenge of it...
.You can always find something...
My most fun find was at Borderland Park.
It was a FRISBY GOLF GOAL..
I had never even knew Frisby Golf EXISTED
til I started riding there.
Another hour on Pony cob today, 30 mins hack as the route we went was impassable unless we fancied a swim so went in the school for 30 mins on the way home, I’d forgotten how much I enjoy schooling.
Totals
Belle - 2hrs 5 mins
Pony cob - 2hrs 30 mins
so went in the school for 30 mins on the way home, I’d forgotten how much I enjoy schooling.Totals
Belle - 2hrs 5 mins
Pony cob - 2hrs 30 mins
I can't believe how many replies this thread is getting! It's great - I love reading it and I'm just so glad that we can keep it going each year.
Another hour on Pony cob today, 30 mins hack as the route we went was impassable unless we fancied a swim
Totals
Belle - 2hrs 5 mins
Pony cob - 2hrs 30 mins
Can we see pics of pony cob?
It's great isn't it? I love the enjoyment that comes through on posts on this thread, and it's always good too, to be able to have a moan about those bad rides.
I’ll have to ask her owner, she was fully clipped yesterday and looks proper posh, makes my beautiful Belle look like Wurzel Gummage!Can we see pics of pony cob?
For me its the one thead that i never really read or posted on. Ive posted about a few hacks that ive done this year. But i havent bother posting about my 10 minute lunge sessions. I figure no one wants to know about those. I will try to participate more i promise.
@chunky monkey i think it’s more about your own totals and your own goals rather than whether you should or should not post about ten min sessions, lunging or just pottering.
I only post my little bareback sessions because Belle and I don’t do a lot anymore, I don’t imagine anyone is really interested in them but I do add them to my totals because it makes me feel better and makes me realise every bit of ridden time with her ‘counts’ for me.
I guess what I’m trying to say is I don’t think anyone here cares how much or how little we do, but it is nice to keep a record and it’s nice that some of us enjoy what we all share
I only post my little bareback sessions because Belle and I don’t do a lot anymore, I don’t imagine anyone is really interested in them but I do add them to my totals because it makes me feel better and makes me realise every bit of ridden time with her ‘counts’ for me.
I guess what I’m trying to say is I don’t think anyone here cares how much or how little we do, but it is nice to keep a record and it’s nice that some of us enjoy what we all share
I'd like to hear about lunge sessions - I'm trying to get up the courage to try lunging Hogan, but I'm a bit rubbish - even dear old Ramsey took advantage of me when I lunged him!
spot on!@chunky monkey i think it’s more about your own totals and your own goals rather than whether you should or should not post about ten min sessions, lunging or just pottering.
I only post my little bareback sessions because Belle and I don’t do a lot anymore, I don’t imagine anyone is really interested in them but I do add them to my totals because it makes me feel better and makes me realise every bit of ridden time with her ‘counts’ for me.
I guess what I’m trying to say is I don’t think anyone here cares how much or how little we do, but it is nice to keep a record and it’s nice that some of us enjoy what we all share
50 mins hack on Belle this morning in sunshine for once (well kind of as the sun was coming up) cold though.
For once I remembered to take a photo.
Excuse the floppy ears, way too big for her pony ears but needed full size to fit her big head.
Total
Belle - 2hrs 55 mins
Pony cob - 2 hr 30 mins
For once I remembered to take a photo.
Excuse the floppy ears, way too big for her pony ears but needed full size to fit her big head.
Total
Belle - 2hrs 55 mins
Pony cob - 2 hr 30 mins
Hours hack this morning - beautiful day, and the forest was lovely, despite the mud and puddles. Had two runners, with 4 dogs and a pushchair coming at us on a narrow track, good boy Hogan did stop as they approached, but did nothing, and on we went. All in all, a nice way to start the day. 
@chunky monkey i think it’s more about your own totals and your own goals rather than whether you should or should not post about ten min sessions, lunging or just pottering.
I only post my little bareback sessions because Belle and I don’t do a lot anymore, I don’t imagine anyone is really interested in them but I do add them to my totals because it makes me feel better and makes me realise every bit of ridden time with her ‘counts’ for me.
I guess what I’m trying to say is I don’t think anyone here cares how much or how little we do, but it is nice to keep a record and it’s nice that some of us enjoy what we all share
I contributed last year and the year before and only ever do short pootles due to my "issues". I don't think anyone minds, and I enjoy reading the short and long rides of everyone else too. As you say, it's good to have a record.
Huggy yes GO FOR IT...
Lunging is a great tool. Its so much more than chasing around in circles.
I feel so good when hes full of piss and vinegar but doesn't pull me off my feet
And i can get great transitions on voice command or send him into and thru tires.
And liberty is awesome fun too.
No play or anything the last few days we have had nasty cold and wind.
Yesterdays morning wind chill was zero f.
Thats cold mo matter how you cut it.
Today is the start of a couple days warmer weather.
Its still quite cold but will warm up as the day goes on.
My new patterns for the January challenge will be posted around the 15th
Woo hoo can't wait.
The Jan Feb and March will be critiques only not ribbons competition.
One each month that will be for riding or in hand.. which ever way you choose to do it..
Then in the spring will be the regular judged ones with ribbons.
Lunging is a great tool. Its so much more than chasing around in circles.
I feel so good when hes full of piss and vinegar but doesn't pull me off my feet
And i can get great transitions on voice command or send him into and thru tires.
And liberty is awesome fun too.
No play or anything the last few days we have had nasty cold and wind.
Yesterdays morning wind chill was zero f.
Thats cold mo matter how you cut it.
Today is the start of a couple days warmer weather.
Its still quite cold but will warm up as the day goes on.
My new patterns for the January challenge will be posted around the 15th
Woo hoo can't wait.
The Jan Feb and March will be critiques only not ribbons competition.
One each month that will be for riding or in hand.. which ever way you choose to do it..
Then in the spring will be the regular judged ones with ribbons.
Huggy yes GO FOR IT...
Lunging is a great tool. Its so much more than chasing around in circles.
I feel so good when hes full of piss and vinegar but doesn't pull me off my feet
And i can get great transitions on voice command or send him into and thru tires.
And liberty is awesome fun too.
No play or anything the last few days we have had nasty cold and wind.
Yesterdays morning wind chill was zero f.
Thats cold mo matter how you cut it.
Today is the start of a couple days warmer weather.
Its still quite cold but will warm up as the day goes on.
My new patterns for the January challenge will be posted around the 15th
Woo hoo can't wait.
The Jan Feb and March will be critiques only not ribbons competition.
One each month that will be for riding or in hand.. which ever way you choose to do it..
Then in the spring will be the regular judged ones with ribbons.
Belle really dislikes liberty work, I’m not sure why but she gets very confused and then really pissy with me if I try to send her away, shell do anything at liberty as long as she can be next to me and she loves to ‘play’ mirroring games but ask her to go away....... full on tantrums.
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