The more you get out and ride them on
windy days, the more you will relax, and find that the horse just does not
mind it. I think that many riders avoid riding on really windy days, as they
expect the horse to be naughty. Then, when they DO venture out in the wind, the
horse picks up on that apprehension, and indeed, is naughty. You can not
always chose what the weather will do at an event, so try to "practice" in all
kinds of conditions on training rides. It is just as much for the rider, as it
is the horse. When we can relax and say "well, just because it is blowing
like mad today, doesn't mean I can't compete, as we have ridden in worst than
this at home", we find our horses ARE fine, and not bothered by the
conditions.
