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[RC] Running on too much adrenalin - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Suzanne redrider812001@yahoo or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== What I would guess is that she has run into a "hole" in her horse's training. She has a highly conditioned, athletic horse, who is doing well at her own pace. Now she is being asked to do something she doesn't want. Just like a human she gets "hot under the collar" and production goes down. The horse is already conditioned so it won't take much work to keep her at this level. It would be a good time to cross-train. Go back and fill in the "holes". Lots(100's)of gives to the bit, half halts, and three speeds at the walk, three at the trot, and three at the canter. When she does this consistently in a calm setting (yes, the dreaded arena!) Then do lots of it on the trail. If there are any centered Riding instructors near by they have a nice way of putting the rider and horse in sync without elevating stress levels. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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