So I'm going to an eventing show (is that even the right thing to call it?) and it will be my second show this season and the first show on the horse I'm leasing (his name is Kai). And who, I'm a little bit nervous because the show is on the first of August and even if it's only an 18inch (pre-eventer) class and I school at 2'5" it's a bit nerve-wracking.
I was wondering if anyone had an tips for a first time eventer? I'd love to know what you know, any tricks of the trade you'd be willing to share with me would be appreciated!
Also, any tips to help keep Kai calm during our XC round. By his previous owner (the one who had him before the woman I'm leasing him from) trained his to gallop at any fences outdoors and it doesn't matter how hard I pull back or how far is sit back in the saddle, he just puts his head higher and keeps going. I've tried using almost no contact to see if that's what he was trying to get away from Ive tried 6 inch fences and higher fences to see if it's fence height, I've tried walking him to the jumps but he still picks up a gallop to tack to the jump and I can't figure it out. Any advice would be super helpful!
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Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me out!
I was wondering if anyone had an tips for a first time eventer? I'd love to know what you know, any tricks of the trade you'd be willing to share with me would be appreciated!
Also, any tips to help keep Kai calm during our XC round. By his previous owner (the one who had him before the woman I'm leasing him from) trained his to gallop at any fences outdoors and it doesn't matter how hard I pull back or how far is sit back in the saddle, he just puts his head higher and keeps going. I've tried using almost no contact to see if that's what he was trying to get away from Ive tried 6 inch fences and higher fences to see if it's fence height, I've tried walking him to the jumps but he still picks up a gallop to tack to the jump and I can't figure it out. Any advice would be super helpful!
You could PM (Private Message) me as well
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me out!