I bought a slow, lazy, bad mannered cob 2 yrs ago. I know have a forward going, strong, bad mannered cob who gets very anxious in new situations. He wouldnt mean to hurt me but he has no idea of his size and quite often barges past me. I am in a new yard and I have a fantastic RI that is teaching me how to progress and improve my riding dramatically. But I need to improve other areas especially his manners and herd, seperation issues.
The main problems for starters are:
1. Nervous in new areas and runs off at the first chance. Knows his strength and can run away and run to any horse he can get closest to. Leading him from stable to alloted individual grazing areas and vice versa are impossible without putting a bridle on him at present. He has started to bite me when I lead him to try and get away from me or show his displeasure at being led to his grazing area and not just let off at the main field gate.
2. When we get to local Shows. I am nervous, excited and completely making a hash of riding him about and enetering clear rounds. RI can help me with clear rounds and riding postion etc but need advise or help with keeping me calm and Captain calm. PLenty of RR rammed down mine and Captain throat to calm us both down.
3. Gets anxious when away from herd although on inidivual grazing and whinneys constantly, ignore leg aids and direction given by myself on solo hacks, at shows etc. Often bolts to first horse that canters passed him in opposite direction.
4. Has no respect for my space on the ground. He will barge passed when he is scared, when he sees another horse he can play with.
I am sure there is more but these are just for starters. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will reply honestly. I am not an expert and I know it. Serious advise would be appreciated to get me started on helping Captain in these circumstances so we can continue our life's together safe and happy. Thank you.
The main problems for starters are:
1. Nervous in new areas and runs off at the first chance. Knows his strength and can run away and run to any horse he can get closest to. Leading him from stable to alloted individual grazing areas and vice versa are impossible without putting a bridle on him at present. He has started to bite me when I lead him to try and get away from me or show his displeasure at being led to his grazing area and not just let off at the main field gate.
2. When we get to local Shows. I am nervous, excited and completely making a hash of riding him about and enetering clear rounds. RI can help me with clear rounds and riding postion etc but need advise or help with keeping me calm and Captain calm. PLenty of RR rammed down mine and Captain throat to calm us both down.
3. Gets anxious when away from herd although on inidivual grazing and whinneys constantly, ignore leg aids and direction given by myself on solo hacks, at shows etc. Often bolts to first horse that canters passed him in opposite direction.
4. Has no respect for my space on the ground. He will barge passed when he is scared, when he sees another horse he can play with.
I am sure there is more but these are just for starters. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will reply honestly. I am not an expert and I know it. Serious advise would be appreciated to get me started on helping Captain in these circumstances so we can continue our life's together safe and happy. Thank you.
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