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[RC] sane future for spooky arab?? - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Ann Marie Mahar annmmahar@xxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I have a new 5 year old arab that has been ridden for less than a year. He has come along nicely but is so scared of common obstacles that we must face, riding on dirt roads in rural Vermont (cars, trucks, bikes, tractor equipment, 4 wheelers, dogs). This is my first full arab and I am beginning to question the safety of him when we come across something that blows his mind and his fear overwhelms him- he tries to bolt by tucking his rear down. Things such as large trucks, tractors, bikes, 4 wheelers, etc. would be too much for him. Since I must ride on these roads, our neighbors are very supportive of driving slowely, but as we all know there are "the other nonhorse savy people" who don't slow down. My question is, will he become more confident in time, and begin to handle these things in stride like my previous morgan did, or will he always be a nervous wreck? I feel that I am a good rider but also know bad things do happen, and I don't want a nasty accident to happen to me! As a new mother I can't afford this, especially now! Thanks for all of your insights! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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