A session in the school with Bonbon, continuing lunge work and a little sit-on. Today, she was again, a little squeally and jumpy, but I was pleased that she settled and then did some calm, attentive work. I look forward to my little sit-ons, I like working with her, but I'm really getting desperate for a regular trainer to help me. With Remy, I need affirmation perhaps that my work is going in the right direction, and as we progress, I feel that it's even more important to get the support of 'eyes on the ground'. Bonbon's a completely different kettle of fish to Remy, with an unpredictable temperament and for that alone, I'm beginning to feel that a trainer is even more of a priority.
It gets me down always working alone, but what gets me down more is that I don't know what to do about it. I really envy folk who find a trainer who's on the same wavelength that they can really relate to.
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I know how hard it is to work on your own - I've been doing it for a number of years now. Other than occasional clinics, I've had no one to watch/advise what I do, and I'm sure my work with the horses suffers as a result. I'm hoping to take some dressage lessons on trained horses from a local, well-regarded trainer (fairly traditional but tilting towards classical), and to also trailer my horses when I can to a good trainer who's about 2 hours from me - there's no one closer whose methods and approach with training young/green horses I agree with.
I know, it is so hard and I have days when I feel overwhelmed by the challenge, but at the end of the day I'm not doing any harm and if we just pootle along at a slow pace then it doesn't really matter. If I get really stuck or confused then I ask Trudi LOL keep the faith, you're doing an amazing job.
I got quite excited when someone told me about the trainers I could use when we move, then I realised that I'm probably untrainable these days but I live in hope that I'll find someone. You're doing fine Di, Rem's testament to that!!
Thanks guys, it's just kinda lonely doing it alone.
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