I picked up a 4 year old ex racehorse yesterday. He is a very sweet boy. The lady who I have full loaned him off of said he hasnt really done anything and is a complete blank canvas, she she only rode him once a week.
Apparently they have done some work in all paces and some pole work and have ridden out in company walk and trot. He is very green and I would like to start him the right way. I havent ridden this horse due to the lady not having any lights at her yard and it being a 3 hour drive there and back and he was turned out for a year before being brought back into work not long ago. I know this is silly but he is on trial.
I was going to let him settle in and then lunge him this weekend untill next weekend. I am a little dubious as the lady has given me his passport (does that sound silly), we have all signed a loan agreement and he is on a months trial and then if we are all happy she will extend the loan for a year. She hasnt seen the yard yet and is coming for a visit next week.
Just feel this is all very strange. The lady seems very nice and has rang and texted to see how horse is. I suppose everybody is different. Part of me says that he has been too much for her aswell as her not having the time.
Any thoughts on situation and any ideas as to bringing him on.
Many thanks
Danielle
Apparently they have done some work in all paces and some pole work and have ridden out in company walk and trot. He is very green and I would like to start him the right way. I havent ridden this horse due to the lady not having any lights at her yard and it being a 3 hour drive there and back and he was turned out for a year before being brought back into work not long ago. I know this is silly but he is on trial.
I was going to let him settle in and then lunge him this weekend untill next weekend. I am a little dubious as the lady has given me his passport (does that sound silly), we have all signed a loan agreement and he is on a months trial and then if we are all happy she will extend the loan for a year. She hasnt seen the yard yet and is coming for a visit next week.
Just feel this is all very strange. The lady seems very nice and has rang and texted to see how horse is. I suppose everybody is different. Part of me says that he has been too much for her aswell as her not having the time.
Any thoughts on situation and any ideas as to bringing him on.
Many thanks
Danielle