I rode Polo yesterday and gave Ali the day off as i was aware the ride the day before was a bit longer than his usual and dont want to do too much with him only being a baby.
Did the same ride with Polo he was a bit spookier to start with than yesterday but then settled down we went down the steps and around in a loop then back having a little canter up the hill.I really like doing this ride its about and hour going up and down the hills and steps and you can have a couple of good trots and canter.Polo was infront all the way which tends to happen cos he walks the fastest!
Today I schooled Ali for the first time in over a week.He was very good and settled in the arena,there are horse's in fields all around the school and usually people coming and going so he found it quite difficult to concentrate at first but this was definately the best he's been.
We did lots in walk to start with getting him to walk on with a nice contact then spent some time in trot..I played about getting him to slow his trot down then opening him up along the long sides he was going pretty nicely in the end.
Just as we were about to leave the arena all the horses in the field starting galloping around cos a woman was 'trying' to catch her pony.Ali got very excited and I thought he was going up for a moment but I said no and just circled him a couple of times then let him stand and watch.He settled down quickly so we left the arena..I did ask Rachel if he'd still have some hormones kicking around and she said he most definately would and probably will for another few months yet.
Tomorrow should be long reinig day if my friend can make it and i'l probably school Ellie..still have to finish clipping her which I just havent had time to do.Owner is back Friday but the show is Sunday so i said i'd finish her off...just not enough time in the day!
2 comments:
he's a good lad, that alig!
AliG has a good head on his shoulders. Nice change from Polo and his antics.
As I posted on my blog comments, Tucker and the ulcer certainly might make him act riggy. He can too be spooky and explosive. Since he seems to generally have a lazy nature, it is surprising that he reacts at times as he does, so I am hoping it really is related. At least it explains his behavior and, better than that, there is a way to fix it!
Could Polo have some tummy issues too?
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