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Guest
Username: New
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, 13 December, 2007 - 08:15 pm: | |
Ditto what Mike said. Our beloved Cola was broken to drive age 15 and then qualified for hoys the following year. As for the nervousness, when I told mum and dad aged 14 that I wanted to drive they weren't keen (understandably), to buy me a 'new' pony. So determined to have a go, with the help af an experienced friend I broke both of my jumping ponies to drive. Under saddle, one was a typical head in the air and bouncing sideways type pony and the other had an amazing shy and could reverse at great speeds. Both drove with relatively little trouble and their riding also improved greatly. In hindsight it was quite risky and I would certainly suggest getting help, but in a longwinded way what I'm trying to say is in my experience, with the right help and patience, nearly any pony will drive! Good luck! Jemma |
Mike Watts
Username: Mikew
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, 12 December, 2007 - 09:14 am: | |
Lynsey - certainly there are people in East Anglia who train a wide variety of types and ages of horse to drive - and no doubt elsewhere.
Which part of the country are you in? - maybe somebody in your area can recommend trainers you could talk to for your mare. |
Guest
Username: New
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, 11 December, 2007 - 09:56 pm: | |
Hi there, I have been looking long and hard to find a decent ride and drive for me and after having no luck whatsoever I am thinking about a change in approach i.e. a decent ride for me and breaking my gorgeous welsh a mare to drive. There are 2 issues with this - 1) her age - is this an issue?? and 2) she seems a bit nervous around poles and little trailers although she is very good long reining and dragged a tyre around quite happily. I am not an experienced driver and dont feel confident breaking her in because she seems a little nervous so should I persist with her and if so can anyone recommend anyone who can help train her (even if it means taking her away for a short intensive course!or should I very reluctantly sell her and find a driving pony based on the assumption that she is nervous already and will never settle to driving.
Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks
Lynsey |
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