Post by 1976janine on Sept 23, 2011 9:12:58 GMT 1
Hi everyone,
I am very new to IH and would like your help on a couple of issues I have with my fell pony. She is a good dooer and I have to restrict her grazing throughout the summer months as she puts weight on just looking at a blade of grass
I seem to be managing her quite well and we have come a long way since I bought her as she was extremely scared when hacking out and would spin and try to return home but with a lot of reassurance, we can just about hack anywhere now except through streams/rivers which is another issue!!
Anyway, she is very strong willed and has developed a habit of walking off to find something to eat when I am trying to mount and I am struggling to get her to stand still.
Also, she has started snatching at leaves, branches, grass etc. at head height when hacking out which appears to be getting gradually worse.
Please could any of you experienced IH members give me any advice or tips on how to begin addressing these issues?? I have recently purchased the Perfect Manners book which I intend to absorb and implement any advice I can take too.
Many thanks
I am very new to IH and would like your help on a couple of issues I have with my fell pony. She is a good dooer and I have to restrict her grazing throughout the summer months as she puts weight on just looking at a blade of grass
I seem to be managing her quite well and we have come a long way since I bought her as she was extremely scared when hacking out and would spin and try to return home but with a lot of reassurance, we can just about hack anywhere now except through streams/rivers which is another issue!!Anyway, she is very strong willed and has developed a habit of walking off to find something to eat when I am trying to mount and I am struggling to get her to stand still.
Also, she has started snatching at leaves, branches, grass etc. at head height when hacking out which appears to be getting gradually worse.
Please could any of you experienced IH members give me any advice or tips on how to begin addressing these issues?? I have recently purchased the Perfect Manners book which I intend to absorb and implement any advice I can take too.
Many thanks
