tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post6036016021235441500..comments2023-09-16T10:01:40.586-04:00Comments on Smooth Strides: Flying Cross Part2- The hot OTTBSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03543984663767954777noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-60798776201779028772019-05-15T13:01:12.268-04:002019-05-15T13:01:12.268-04:00I just want to tell you that you do not have to &q...I just want to tell you that you do not have to "grow a Pair and ride thru that". If it's not fun...and you and your horse are not a good match, it's no sin to find him a different home and find yourself a different horse. Sometimes the match is just not right, and it's nobody's fault and does not mean you are not a good rider. In the mean time, lunge with a cavesson and side reins and take lessons. I wear a XC safety vest every ride, and I don't jump. Also hand walking and building a relationship is very helpful. and lot's of ground work. Teaching respect. Best wishes, and whatever you decide for yourself and your horse will be the right decision. carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652092392042572613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-86617353065988727982019-05-15T06:58:53.996-04:002019-05-15T06:58:53.996-04:00Aw I’m so sorry it didn’t go better :( that’s defi...Aw I’m so sorry it didn’t go better :( that’s definitely no fun. You totally got this tho. He seems like a cool horse and has demonstrated that he can be a good boy when he understands what’s happening and what’s expected, even if that was nowhere to be found on this particular day. Glad every one was so supportive of you too! I love the idea of taking him to low key schooling outings. And honestly maybe the buddy thing won’t be such a big deal once he knows the drill. Charlie did very well with buddies to start with and then once he understood what was expected of him we could remove the buddy from the equation. Anyway tho good luck - I’ve heard good things about magnesium too emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com