Percy is now fully broken in. He has galloped several times and does it well. He settles in nicely and is pretty straight for a youngster. We have popped over small logs in the woods and he does that without fuss. He has hacked all winter, mostly alone but more recently I have taken him out in different company. He behaved very well. He has a fantastic attitude, very bold and forward going. He is biddable and has to date only once point blank refused to do as I ask (go through a big muddy ditch). He will hack alone and is very trusting.
I have done no schooling with him other than to break him in. He is now ready to start his education properly, having built up a good trust in the human on his back! Sadly my circumstances have changed (due to a conman builder) and I think I will have to find a new home for him. I am so so gutted as he has turned in to a lovely horse and I think he will do really well with the right person. He really is a trooper. I might treat myself to a few lessons though as it would be beneficial to school him a bit before a potential loan home/buyer sees him. It will also prevent any bad habits developing!
I must get some video of him in the school......
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
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