In the ongoing saga that is Megan, 2 steps forward is invariably followed by 2,3 or 14 steps back. The current "issue" is rearing. On 2 occasions she has reacted to being startled by rearing... apparently pretty aggressively rearing on the second occasion. This is not something, understandably, that Mary Bess wants to deal with when she has a full complement of competition horses that need to be ridden.
My first reaction was pretty frustrated and disgusted with nothing ever being easy with this horse, but after having some time to cool off and having a TERRIFIC ride on her last Saturday, I'm inclined to give her more time. Soooo, the next step is taking her to Ricky to work her through the rearing and get her started over fences and then see what we have.
I think the bigger problem is that she is not in front of the leg at all... and frankly, she hasn't had enough consistent work under saddle to establish obedience to the leg. That leaves no defense when she decides to balk and/or go up when something spooks her. If we can get her obedient off the leg and thinking forward, I think (hope) the rearing will be a non-issue.
I'm not looking forward to loading her on Saturday, but I am excited about having her closer to home and getting to work with her more myself. On the other hand, knitting is a good hobby, too....
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Definitely get some professional help with her but also make sure she's OK physically and not hurting, saddle fit, etc.
I'm coming to watch Tiamo go at Aiken next weekend. Wanna meet up?
Thanks Robby! I had a vet check her from nose to tail and the only thing we couldn't eliminate was teenage brattiness! That was a huge relief given her health history.
Not sure if I can make it to Aiken next weekend, but you have to go through Atlanta both ways... and I know a good sushi spot right on your way!
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