Question # 17: My horse has "figured out" the system. He knows that warm-up isn't "real" - he's relaxed and almost lazy there. But as soon as we set foot in the stadium or XC course,
he's all fire and brimstone and it's hard to keep him from "careening" around the course without significant argument (he knows I can't circle him or use other corrective measures that we use in schooling to rebalance him). Help! (Briana)
Hi Briana!
Ahh, an adrenaline junkie! I know the type very well. I could probably help you a whole lot more if you send me a video so I can see how you are handling the situation when he gets strong. Can you do that?
Here is some general advice on handling that type of horse (learned the hard way!): (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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