Saturday, 5 September 2009

Solution for Dubious Training Methods?

We hacked out today, we were out for 50 minutes and Anky was very relaxed and forward. She was walking out nicely and stretching out to my hand. She's much better taking the lead, much more alert. Corky looks to be getting fitter also, according to Jim she was on a mission today!

We took Remy up to the school for his first real experience on the lunge. I was the lunger and Jim was the whip holder. Remy will now walk on from the voice so it was Jims job to keep him moving and out on the circle. He responded really well and moved off from the signal, continued at walk and on the couple of occasions he tried to come in to me, Jim pointed the whip at his shoulder and pushed him out. No problems, no confusion, out on the circle on both reins. A good session. He's a cool character. I just hope he's not cool verging on dull. ;-)

I'm wondering if this would be a good solution for all those dubious training methods? It could save many horses from their suffering. Perhaps the FEI should look into it?

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

At least no live horses would be harmed in the process!

Di said...

Exactly Kate!

Claire said...

LOL. where DID you find that! great!

trudi said...

hehe I WANT one!

HorseOfCourse said...

LOL - marvelous! My daughter got quite a fit when she saw it!