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Horizon Structures
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 Posted - 05/13/2009 : 2:17:08 PM
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Just how important is trail riding to you and your horse(s)? How important is arena work? Do you do more of one or the other? What about driving - anyone drive on trails or roads?
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www.HorizonStructures.com
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Chancelund
USA
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Posted - 06/09/2009 : 10:54:29 AM
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We use the arena to keep the horses in shape, but trail riding is the main activity we enjoy.
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matt15598
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 07:28:50 AM
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| My feeling is that in order to have a well balanced horse out on the tril you have to train in a structured environment. For me that is an outdoor arena. Sometimes though it helps to move out in to a open field so that your horse dosn't become reliant on the fences. |
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PC1
USA
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Posted - 07/02/2009 : 3:13:12 PM
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| My wife and I only trail ride at this time, I plan on driving in the future. My daughter gets lessons in an arena. |
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PetesMom
USA
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Posted - 07/02/2009 : 3:25:17 PM
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Originally posted by PC1
My wife and I only trail ride at this time, I plan on driving in the future. My daughter gets lessons in an arena.
Let us know when you start driving. I drive my Clyde, Pete, on back roads. I have a meadowbrook cart. He's such a good boy but it's funny that the stuff you think would bother a horse doesn't phase him at all and the things that make him "nervous" are so weird - mail boxes, road signs, cows and dead birds.
I love driving because it enables you to share and enjoy your horse with other people who may or may not be into riding.
The experience definitely give me new respect for the Amish. It's also great to slow down and enjoy the ride!
Jill
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Horizon Structures
USA
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Posted - 07/06/2009 : 09:35:50 AM
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Originally posted by matt15598
My feeling is that in order to have a well balanced horse out on the tril you have to train in a structured environment. For me that is an outdoor arena. Sometimes though it helps to move out in to a open field so that your horse dosn't become reliant on the fences.
I agree with this. We do a lot of stuff in the ring or arena, but will often cool out with a walk around the farm. We also have acres of hayfields across the street that we can ride or jog horses on when it's not growing. Some horses hate it ("Wah! Too many bugs over here! Take me back!") but a lot of them really enjoy it.
The fence thing is true - it gives your horse a new perspective. In addition to giving them an all-important mental change of pace, it can help them with confidence if they have a good rider to reassure them - something that's important for a saddle seat show horse! At first some of them feel a little weird being in a wide open space, but doing pattern work over there with them is great (for the horse and the rider!). It also helps horse and rider with their balance, performing over slightly uneven terrain.
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PC1
USA
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 5:12:45 PM
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PetesMom,
You mentioned Amish, that is one thing I have seen spook my horses a little, when an Amish buggy went by.
They were probably nervous they were coming for them  and then they would have to work for a living.  |
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PetesMom
USA
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Posted - 07/10/2009 : 08:06:17 AM
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Originally posted by PC1
PetesMom,
You mentioned Amish, that is one thing I have seen spook my horses a little, when an Amish buggy went by.
They were probably nervous they were coming for them and then they would have to work for a living.
LOL! Both my horses came from out of state and had never seen an Amish buggy before. Fortunately, the barn where I board has a pasture right up by the road where there is quite a bit of Amish traffic. It was pretty comical the first few times the buggies went by...You would have thought a fire breathing dragon was coming down the road. It didn't take long before they got used to them. Now when I'm driving Pete on the road he doesn't even give them a second glance.
Jill
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wuzyla55
USA
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