Ziggy is coming back in to work this month. I took him out on the long reins today and he was an absolute saint.
My groom Carol and I can't help thinking that he was driven before he was ridden and that he was good at it. He is relaxed, well mannered and easy to long rein. Carol has long reined him around bridleways scrambling up banks and jumping gullies and he has been absolutely fine.
Could anyone suggest some simple stages to test his suitability for driving, a step at a time? I am a terrible deep end plunger and could easily go out and buy a little cart and harness, only to discover that he can't stand it. It would be good to learn the ropes a step at a time.
I was thinking that if I could get as far as him pulling something like a tyre on the long reins that would be enough for me to invest in a learn-to-drive weekend (because I have no skills) but then what if he is scared of a cart?
Suggestions for stages and order would be great! Thank you!
My groom Carol and I can't help thinking that he was driven before he was ridden and that he was good at it. He is relaxed, well mannered and easy to long rein. Carol has long reined him around bridleways scrambling up banks and jumping gullies and he has been absolutely fine.
Could anyone suggest some simple stages to test his suitability for driving, a step at a time? I am a terrible deep end plunger and could easily go out and buy a little cart and harness, only to discover that he can't stand it. It would be good to learn the ropes a step at a time.
I was thinking that if I could get as far as him pulling something like a tyre on the long reins that would be enough for me to invest in a learn-to-drive weekend (because I have no skills) but then what if he is scared of a cart?
Suggestions for stages and order would be great! Thank you!