I have not posted often but always check in when i have a horsey issue to new rider or fancy a browse!
I currently have a lovely sweet confidence giving cob who has taken me from almost giving up riding to being able to go to pony camp (low level) and hack on my own unphased by anything i have 100% trust with him....however...i am finding i am wanting to do more now i have all this confidence and his ploddy ways are somewhat frustrating at times as i would really like to be able to progress with things like schooling etc but he isnt overly keen on schooling and again his build makes it difficult for him, he is so laid back he will never be a forward ride? this is his character and he is very chunky so not built for speed so i dont blame him for this i am just wondering when do you know you should take a 'step up' with horses?i have been back and forth with this a few times and he stayed as he is so lovely and i worry i wouldnt be able to find him his perfect home? any advice appreciated
I currently have a lovely sweet confidence giving cob who has taken me from almost giving up riding to being able to go to pony camp (low level) and hack on my own unphased by anything i have 100% trust with him....however...i am finding i am wanting to do more now i have all this confidence and his ploddy ways are somewhat frustrating at times as i would really like to be able to progress with things like schooling etc but he isnt overly keen on schooling and again his build makes it difficult for him, he is so laid back he will never be a forward ride? this is his character and he is very chunky so not built for speed so i dont blame him for this i am just wondering when do you know you should take a 'step up' with horses?i have been back and forth with this a few times and he stayed as he is so lovely and i worry i wouldnt be able to find him his perfect home? any advice appreciated