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slvrblltday wrote: Sounds like half the lesson horses I've ridden .
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erika wrote: He may be lazy but if he's off balance and feels akward, you do have to cut him (a little) slack. I'm not saying let him get away with it, but if he's increasing his speed and trotting fast, he IS trying. Are you posting at his fast trot? If it's a balance issue, work him at a nice fast trot for awhile untill his fitness level goes up... And try to encourage rather than punish at this point, because it is new to him, he's just starting to learn and has to figure things out. I'm all for the "Ask, tell, demand" method with a horse who already knows his job, but you have to cut a horse who's just learning a little slack or they're going to hate their jobs.
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Tbsandme wrote: I totally forgot this trick. If you have a steep-ish hill around, ask for the canter up the hill. It will be easier for him to canter up a steep hill than for him to trot and that way he can do what you are asking him to do and no one has to do any beating
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AppyButt wrote: Small spurs can also work wonders. I rode a lazy-ass lesson pony in 1/2" spurs and he was wonderful. When I wore them. The second I tried to ride without them, he'd fall back into the 'slug' routine. Also making sure he actually understands 'canter' is important. I've got a part Appy, and there's a fine line between "i don't get it" and "i don't wanna". Make sure you pay attention to him so you can get to know when he's truly confused and when he's just being a dick. It took me awhile to figure it out, but it made training much easier when I did. Oh, and don't ever be afraid to get on his ass about something. I've found Appys to be pretty smart able to push their owner's buttons easily. Once you're boss though, life is easier.
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