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Post by geeup on Jul 14, 2007 16:41:15 GMT 1
there seems to be a lot of contradictory advice coming my way about this. My pony has ben broken for 9 months now and some say its time she had a head carriage and others dont. Some one adviced me to take up a contact with the reins and persuade the horse to avade them giving only when head carriage was gotten. I have read other articles though that say you lift up the back to porduce head carriage. Its also about working form the hocks not just the position of the head. At the moment shes quite happy to stick her nose out. Any advice on when she should start and how?
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l17
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Post by l17 on Jul 14, 2007 20:34:04 GMT 1
I would say that your pony needs to be balanced and going forward before you can think about head carriage. It is the back lifting and the hind legs coming under which eventually result in a good head carriage. I hope this helps.
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Post by geeup on Jul 15, 2007 9:08:14 GMT 1
that does help, I don't think shes far from it but neither do I think shes there yet! How does the back come under, are there any exercises to help this?
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pip
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Post by pip on Jul 15, 2007 9:57:23 GMT 1
It is a gradual process, using the usual "school" exercises such as circles, serpentines, transitions, etc. The constant change of direction teaches them balance and builds up their muscles. Keep a quiet, light but consistent feel on the bit, so the pony can always rely on your hands being there, but not pulling or using pressure.
Keep the schooling sessions short and sweet and end on a good note and doing something the pony and you find easy.
Of course you can ride on a loose rein at times during schooling sessions and when hacking.
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Post by geeup on Jul 24, 2007 7:52:30 GMT 1
many thanks
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