I'm trying to do a bit of schooling on dhorse, who doesn't seem to have much idea about collection, going forward or generally pretending to do anything other than whizz about. The problem is that I'm not particularly fond of schooling either and have forgotten pretty much everything I've been taught.
I have marked out an area in the field, so the going is ok, but not brilliant and I just want to get him a little more "together" and responsive. I did an hour yesterday, at walk and trot doing half halts and downward and upward transitions. He won't drop his head for more than about a stride, and spent a lot of time looking about him and shying at anything and everything.
Suggestions as to what I can do to make it interesting and worthwhile for both of us - and how to get a good outline from him. I'm off to have another go today, in the hope that he might remember some of yesterday! I'm sure (know) the problem is more with me than him, and once he has some clear intruction he will probably be better, so an idiot rider's guide to schooling and what worked for you would be much appreciated!
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frostyfingers · 26/06/2012 08:29
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