I’ve had my new 3 year old gelding for 6 weeks and although he’s backed and has been riding out nicely before I brought him, since I’ve had him I’ve only ridden him 3 times. He was very difficult to mount the first time and is clearly a napper so I’ve spent the time doing lots of Join Up and ground work with a friend who does this professionally.
Mounting now with a mounting block is excellent, stands still and doesn’t walk off once I’m on. He’s also now lunging and long reining nicely and moves forward from his nap a lot quicker as he listens better and is gaining confidence (as am I)
Progress is slow but I think this is time well spend. His manners generally a lot nicer too.
Anywho, I’ve a saddle fitter coming out at the end of the month to fit/adjust a Cair saddle I’ve brought for him as it might be contributing to his napping (maybe not sure) but what will they be expecting of me on the day in terms of riding him ? I don’t think I’ll be trotting and cantering by then - will they need me to be ?
Sorry for sounding a bit dim I’m just trying to do all the right things for him.
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NoProblem123 · 13/01/2020 22:25
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