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[RC] Trail riding in a group - amyHello All- I have found myself with a bit of a problem and thought asking for some advice might help me out. I have purchased myself a rescue/auction horse. Although he was not in bad shape really, just not too much for training and needed some vet work. We are doing fantastic, he is the most mellow and laid back horse. However, I am having a bit of a problem with him at the canter when we are within a group of horses. Last weekend when he went off in the back of the group I started him collected but when asking for the stop or to slow down since I felt him get too strong he stuck his head in the air and just refused. Luckily when I told my friends to slow and walk they did and we were fine. I know my new horse really feeds off of other horses and so maybe he will never be able to handle this situation? But here is my thought to try? Maybe when my friends would like to canter I could prepare myself by turning my horse away and when they go start circling my horse if he will not walk. Then as soon as he walks let him move forward. If he refuses to round and listen go back to circling. I think this is a good thing to try, does anyone have any other suggestions? When do you realize they just don't ride well in groups and maybe give it up? Thanks! Amy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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