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What more can i do with my horse2007-11-24 21:22:28

i have an 8 year old mare. i have done some stuff with her. showjumping, a few hacks dressage etc... what else can i do with her? she is getting bored. PLEASE HELP!

Answers:

Try going to some locals shows and having some fun she will probally love the change of environment.

I understand what you mean about them getting bored as they can tend to start playing up. (mine does the same if I school him 2 often)

You could maybe try doing some working hunter where you do a course of jumps and then a short show afterwards.

There are so many options open to you to spice up your riding life - cross country, trekking, trail blazers, endurance riding, riding on the beach.

Rather than doing one jump maybe set up a couple in the arena and take him over them in different orders, try trotting and cantering her to them alternatively.

put up a double with shorter strides to get her to bounce over them.

If you dont have many options availiable make the work your doing a step more difficult which will keep her on her toes. change what you do each time you ride so she wont know what to expect. I know some people have a routine schooling mon, wed , fri hacking tues and sat and jumping on a thurs. The horse starts to learn what they do on each day and anticipate it which can make it boring. (they are more intelligent than we give them credit for!!)

Have fun with your riding and experiment (as long as they are safe) with different forms of riding and you will find you will both start to enjoy it more!!