TOO SLOW

[random2]

When I lead the horse I ride up from her paddock, she walks way to slow. I have to click to her the whole time, but it has no effect on her. :( MY instructor has to help, :o spooking the horse into a trot. I do not want to have to depend on my instructor, but if I want to get to the barn before midnight, :rolleyes: I have to! HELP!

[Jennifer Harris]

LOL. I think this horse has got it down! She knows where she is going and isnt in any hurry to be burdened with riding. I think the firm approach would be good. Let her know that you are the boss. Im not sure if this is generally good advice, but it has worked for me in the past. So here it is..
Make sure when you are leading her you are at her side, encourage her to stay "with" you so that you arent dragging her from the front. Take the end of the lead rope and swat her with it,hmmmm, need a picture, not sure i can describe it. Right hand close to the halter on the lead rope, with your left hand ,reach behind yourself and give her a little swat with the lead rope about mid belly. Remember to keep moving throughout this process, or you might confuse her. Make sure that you are moving forward without hesitation before all else.If your lead rope isnt long enough, you might try a crop or lounge whip. But be discreet, and fairly gentle, just enough encouragement, not a flogging. You might try incorporating the clucking too, this will let her know that clucking is associated with the extra encouragement. Let her know you are not going to let her prolong this anymore. Now for the disclaimer: 1. Im sure that some instructors would frown upon this, so use your own judgement here. 2. If the horse is touchy and you feel she might spook or kick at you , of course dont try this.(but the horse, from your discription, doesnt sound like that type, but i could be wrong)
Hope that helped a little. :)

[Maisie]

I don't know much groundwork, but one thing you could try is NOT to walk in front of the horse. I don't know why, but for the horses at MY stable, they seem to prefer it if you walk by their side and not in front or behind them. And if that doesn't work, a sharp (but not painful, never painful) slap on the neck might help.

Hope that helps, & good luck!