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Re: [RC] Horse training question... - DORY JACKSONI would call your trainer and see what he/she was doing with your horse and see what they would do so you take the next step that they would have taken had the horse stayed in training. Getting on the forehand is natural for a young horse just under saddle, you job its to teach the horse to come off the bridle. Your trainer should be able to help you with your problem. Balance is the key, and learning to balance is the key to collection. It takes time and work, both on your part and your horse...as the saying goes your horse will only be as good as the rider that is riding it. Dory www.brejdsporthorses -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Sturm <sturmranch@xxxxxxxx> To: Burnett, Elly <egburnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 6:17 pm Subject: Re: [RC] Horse training question... . Anyways, a friend suggested I "pop" him with a rein as soon as he gets heavy, but I'm spending way too much time jerking on the reins, and the whole ordeal makes me uncomfortable.
Sometimes a youngster will become heavy on the forehand because he isn't using his rear effectively. It's hard to know for sure how far along your horse is in his training, but usually they will come off the forehand if you drive them forward and get them to engage the hindquarters. Nancy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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