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Rode on Friday and yesterday, he hadn't been too bad. And he has had a soft mouth lately and hasn't been as strong which is great 
As it was dry and warm weather I decided to do some roadwork then go through a bridleway. Took me about 2 hours in all. As hes only 5 he does play up and see what he can get away with!
So we start off our hack and he does his little tantrum about he wants to go the opposite way or turn back for the first half an hour. He gets told off and seems a lot better.
Then we get to a long lane and he thinks he can turn on a sixpence and canter/attempt to bolt back home for no reason, he didn't get very far (about two strides) lol. For the first half an hour he will usually use the excuse of a car coming that its time to go home. I must say though he is very stubborn when it suits him, but I don't let him get away with anything as this would just cause more problems. After about half an hour he was smashing, we had a lovely ride, and he was really good on a busy road. Great down the lanes, and had a very nice long canter.
Saw some friends who were going out for a ride and he was fine walking back up the road with them.
Anyway heres some pictures. I pulled his mane yesterday (which I regret a bit now, but I only pulled it because it was really out of condition and I am now growing it again for it to be longer in the summer. And plus it is much easier to brush now
His mane is still bushy I haven't finished it yet. Also spoke to owner about driving and just general things and something I was happy about and everything is sorted and fine. I am very happy today his playing up didn't really bother me I am used to naughty horses by now. I must say he has improved tonnes.
As it was dry and warm weather I decided to do some roadwork then go through a bridleway. Took me about 2 hours in all. As hes only 5 he does play up and see what he can get away with!
So we start off our hack and he does his little tantrum about he wants to go the opposite way or turn back for the first half an hour. He gets told off and seems a lot better.
Then we get to a long lane and he thinks he can turn on a sixpence and canter/attempt to bolt back home for no reason, he didn't get very far (about two strides) lol. For the first half an hour he will usually use the excuse of a car coming that its time to go home. I must say though he is very stubborn when it suits him, but I don't let him get away with anything as this would just cause more problems. After about half an hour he was smashing, we had a lovely ride, and he was really good on a busy road. Great down the lanes, and had a very nice long canter.
Saw some friends who were going out for a ride and he was fine walking back up the road with them.
Anyway heres some pictures. I pulled his mane yesterday (which I regret a bit now, but I only pulled it because it was really out of condition and I am now growing it again for it to be longer in the summer. And plus it is much easier to brush now
His mane is still bushy I haven't finished it yet. Also spoke to owner about driving and just general things and something I was happy about and everything is sorted and fine. I am very happy today
his playing up didn't really bother me I am used to naughty horses by now. I must say he has improved tonnes.
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