They both had a hack yesterday.
Polo first, took the dogs and were out for an hour and a half.He was very forward once he got going,he takes a little while to wake up when Ive led him along with the dogs cos he just puts his nose on my back then plods along following me.If there's one thing I can say is he trusts me 100% so knows he can follow me totally switched off.
Our cantering was seriously hampered by lots of people being out with their dogs along 'our' canter tracks..most inconsiderate!:))But it did give Buster lots of practice at walking past people and dogs without running up to them barking which he did fabulous with the help of food of course:)
We also ripped the gaitor off one of his boots when we did manage to canter so will have to order a new one...im using the boots on the longer rides with the ground being so wet his frogs are a bit tatty at the minute.
Tried to get a few pics of the dogs while I was riding they havent come out well as they were all blurred with being on the move..this is Buster looking for treats..
This is Mouse's usual position right on Polo's heels..couldnt get anything decent of Minx as she's always off infront and in the bushes hunting!
AliG then had a half hour hack along past the riding school by himself. He didnt put a foot wrong walking well and we had a couple of little trots,he sped up a little when heading for home and tried to jog a couple of times which I corrected even though it feels quite nice as he's so collected and comfortable...I seem to like all the naughty stuff dont I!!
He was gushed at while riding past the riding school, a few of the girls were outside and stopped me asking what breed he was and his name..apparently he's a "seriously sexy pone":)
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Don't tell AliG about the "sexy pone" label. He definitely does not need a more swelled head than he has already. *G*
Mouse is right where a Border belongs, at the horse's heels! The pictures may be blurred but they tell the story. Those pups are too cute for words! (And good too if they put up with all distractions.) Good fun to go out with them!!
Oh I like the photos of the doggies! do they not bother the horses to run "on their heels"? Horses get used of them quickly???
Super photos!
C
Minx falls in behind when we go faster but cant resist hunting otherwise.
Muriel Polo is brilliant with the dogs and is very carefully he doesnt stand on them.He was evil with any dogs when I first got him but he loves them coming out with him now.
Ali is starting to get used to them, he ran them a few times at first but after a few tellings off he's coming round to them.
You've just got to let them know the dogs arent fair game and they soon learn.
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