About youngsters and ponying

[DAldr94141@aol.com]

Hidey Ho everyone. Happy August!
I have a colt who's 1 yr. 3mos. old. Since he was born, I walked him down my 
long driveway and around fields (until he spooked from a rustle in the weeds 
and broke my baby finger, OUCH). Anyway, we walk all around and he's a good 
boy but for the occasional bumping into me to rubberneck. I tried to pony him 
off his mother who I ride competitive. I only have 95 miles on my mare this 
year. Her first time on trails was last Sept. She's 12 yrs. and a dream to 
ride! Anyway, I tried to pony the baby this morn. He's really a laid back 
boy. He lagged behind like a horse length. He won't walk next to the mare, 
just behind. She's fine with it and did great for not being taught to neck 
rein. What am I doing wrong? Is it the way I taught him to lead?
I taught him if he gives to the poll pressure, I'll give him a release 
reward. 
I use an english saddle so don't have a horn to wrap the longe line around. I 
use the longe line because of the way he laggs behind. I'd probably fall off 
backwards if he didn't keep up. Any help would be so great! I want him to be 
my next trail horse. 
Thank you, Deb


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